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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.
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In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the ground meat, cooking until browned.
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Stir in the rinsed buckwheat, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water if needed, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Lay out the cabbage leaves and place a portion of the meat mixture at the base of each leaf. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
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Spread half of the crushed tomatoes on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the rolls seam-side down and cover with the remaining tomatoes and tomato paste. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top.