Description
Indulge in the delightful Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce, a dish that will elevate your dining experience whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in. This recipe features tender cabbage wedges enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It’s an easy one-pan wonder that requires minimal prep time, making it suitable for both novice and experienced cooks. Enjoy it as a hearty main course or a comforting side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage (cut into 8 wedges)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- ½ tsp dried rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp table salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges while keeping the core intact.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear cabbage wedges until golden brown on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet; sauté onions until softened, then add garlic.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Whisk in cream cheese until smooth; then stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted; nestle cabbage back into the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
- Cover and bake for about 45 minutes; uncover and baste before baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg