Creating Easy Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is an enjoyable process. Follow these steps to make your own delicious rolls:

1. Prepare the Cabbage: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage. Immerse the head in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes or until the outer leaves are pliable. Remove the cabbage and let it cool.

2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

3. Separate Leaves: Once the cabbage is cool enough to handle, gently peel off the leaves. You’ll need about 12-15 leaves for stuffing.

4. Stuff the Leaves: Take a cabbage leaf and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the filling at the base of the leaf. Roll it up tightly, folding in the sides as you go to secure the filling inside. Repeat this process until all leaves and filling are used.

5. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

6. Arrange in the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce at the bottom of a large baking dish. Place the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish, packing them tightly.

7. Sauce It Up: Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed cabbage rolls, ensuring they are well covered.

8. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.

9. Optional Cheese Topping: If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the rolls in the last 10 minutes of baking and return to the oven until melted.

10. Serve: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and, if desired, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.