Unstuffed Cabbage

© "So Easy, So Delicious"
 
1 lb ground beef, turkey or chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
1 C raw rice
26 to 28 oz spaghetti sauce
1¼ C water
9 C (1 to 1½ lbs) green or Savoy cabbage, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Cook the ground meat and onion in a large pot, stirring occasionally until no longer pink. Add the rice, spaghetti sauce, water and cabbage. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice and cabbage are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Hint: This 1-dish meal can easily be prepared in advance and reheated. However, if you prefer to cook it immediately you can save time by chopping and shredding the cabbage a day in advance and refrigerating until needed.