Description
Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a captivating dish that combines tender, seared cabbage wedges with a rich and creamy sauce bursting with flavor. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and velvety cream, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a comforting meal. Its one-pan preparation ensures minimal cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Savor each bite of this unique and delightful dish that promises to satisfy your cravings while adding a touch of elegance to any dining table.
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz. cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (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
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan for serving (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear each cabbage wedge until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium; add butter, diced red onion, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Nestle cabbage wedges in the sauce and bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in your sauce. Feel free to substitute green cabbage with savoy or napa cabbage for varied flavors. Try adding crushed red pepper flakes or fresh lemon zest for additional flavor twists.