# Diabetic-Friendly Cabbage Lasagna

- Servings: 8 slices
- Cook time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole whole green cabbage
- 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 jar tomato-basil sauce
- 1 cup reduced-fat cottage cheese
- 1 whole egg
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella

## Instructions

1. Quarter the whole green cabbage, separate the leaves, and boil for 3 minutes before draining.
2. Brown the ground beef and season with paprika, onion powder, chicken bouillon, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in the tomato-basil sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
4. Mix the cottage cheese, egg, and Parmesan in a bowl.
5. Add a layer of meat sauce to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish and layer in cabbage, meat sauce, and the cottage cheese mixture, repeating until used.
6. Top with shredded mozzarella.
7. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
8. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into 8 pieces.

## Equipment

- 9x13 baking dish
- bowl
- turkey baster

## Tips

- Cabbage releases liquid during baking; use a turkey baster to remove excess liquid from the baking dish after removing it from the oven to prevent a watery lasagna.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1041628718642234
- Creator: Benji Xavier
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/538392b3-0b7a-4074-9e41-e52fc5aa4299
- Extracted: 2026-10-04

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