Cabbage Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Pour both cans stewed tomatoes in a bowl and chop until they are in small pieces.
2. 2
   Place half of the tomatoes in a large bowl with ground beef, rice and cottage cheese.
3. 3
   Mix and set aside. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste to remaining stewed tomatoes; stir until smooth.
4. 4
   Core cabbage and steam in a large pot.
5. 5
   Pull leaves off as they become soft.
6. 6
   Lay leaves flat and spoon some meat mixture onto end of each one.
7. 7
   Roll once; fold in sides, then roll.
8. 8
   Spread a little tomato mixture in the bottom of a large pot.
9. 9
   Layer cabbage rolls on top of sauce, adding some tomato mixture over each layer.
10. 10
    Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 hours.