1️⃣ Make the Sauce:

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 3 minutes).
• Stir in garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
• Add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage Leaves:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Blanch the cabbage leaves for about 1 minute until tender.
• Remove and let cool.

3️⃣ Make the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, 1 cup of sauce, rice, breadcrumbs, onion, and parsley.
• Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

4️⃣ Assemble the Rolls:

• Remove the tough white vein from the cabbage leaves.
• Place ⅓ cup of filling at one end of each leaf.
• Roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
• Keep rolls seam-side down.

5️⃣ Bake:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
• Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
• Spoon remaining sauce over the rolls.
• Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.

6️⃣ Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!