Description
Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a delightful fusion of tender cabbage and a rich, creamy sauce that will make your taste buds dance. This one-pan wonder combines seared cabbage wedges with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs, all enveloped in a luscious cream cheese and heavy cream sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish transforms humble ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Whether served as a side or a main course, its comforting flavors are bound to impress everyone at the table. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and clean up, making it a practical choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage (900–1100 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)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cabbage into eight wedges while keeping the core intact.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear each wedge for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Reduce the heat and add butter; sauté red onion until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes along with seasonings.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan until melted, then return cabbage wedges to skillet and spoon sauce over them.
- Cover the skillet with foil and bake for about 45 minutes; uncover and baste for an additional 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 82mg