Description
Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a heartwarming dish that brings together the tender goodness of cabbage and a rich, creamy sauce. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe features seared cabbage wedges baked in a luscious sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs. The result is a comforting dish that everyone will love, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a main course or an indulgent side, this melting cabbage will have your guests asking for the recipe!
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
- 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 the 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 each wedge for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté red onion until softened; stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth; stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted; nestle cabbage wedges back into the skillet.
- Cover and bake for approximately 45 minutes; uncover and baste with sauce, then bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 615mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg