Description
Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a truly captivating dish that transforms humble cabbage into a gourmet delight. This recipe features succulent cabbage wedges enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce infused with rich sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and grated Parmesan. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or seeking a cozy family meal, this versatile one-pan wonder fits the bill perfectly. It’s not just easy to make but also fills your kitchen with delightful aromas, making every bite an experience to remember.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- ½ cup (75 g) finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 4 oz. (113 g) full-fat cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil (julienned)
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp (1 g) dried thyme leaves
- ½ tsp (0.5 g) dried rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp (6 g) table salt
- ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- extra Parmesan for serving (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil and sear the cabbage for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook diced red onion in butter until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Deglaze the pan with broth, then whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and seasoning; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Nestle cabbage wedges back into the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and baste before baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg