Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:
1 large head of cabbage
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves. Blanch the leaves in the boiling water for about 2 minutes, until softened. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Take a cabbage leaf, remove the hard stem, and place a generous spoonful of the beef mixture in the center. Roll the cabbage leaf tightly around the filling, folding in the sides as you go.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes to brown the outside.
Pour marinara sauce over the cabbage rolls. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.