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Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce

Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce

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Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a delightful dish that elevates the humble cabbage into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender, seared cabbage wedges enveloped in a rich and creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family dinners or an intimate gathering, this one-pan meal not only saves time on cleanup but also delivers flavor-packed bites that will leave everyone asking for seconds. The combination of healthy ingredients ensures you can enjoy comfort food without compromise.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 head green cabbage (9001100 g)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut cabbage into wedges, keeping the core intact.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear each wedge for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove wedges and reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté red onion until softened; stir in garlic.
  5. Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
  8. Return cabbage to skillet, spoon sauce over wedges, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wedge (approx. 150g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
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