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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage in Creamy Tuscan Love Sauce

This Marry Me Melting Cabbage transforms a humble vegetable into a creamy, Tuscan-style masterpiece that is a delight for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage Cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with more olive oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, can substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • 12-inch oven-safe skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the green cabbage into 8 wedges leaving the core intact.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Add butter to the skillet, then add sliced red onion and cook until translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the skillet to deglaze, then add cream cheese until melted.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Mix in grated Parmesan until creamy, then add cabbage wedges back to the skillet.
  9. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Sear cabbage well for flavor and don’t rush the baking process. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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