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Marry Me Melting Cabbage

Marry Me Melting Cabbage: The Creamy Love at First Bite

This Marry Me Melting Cabbage transforms humble cabbage into an irresistible dish with creamy Tuscan sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
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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: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage cut into 8 wedges with core intact
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter or more olive oil for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegan
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 0.5 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes julienned
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, plus extra for serving
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the head of green cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and sear the cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Add butter, sauté finely diced red onion for 2-3 minutes, then add minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, add softened cream cheese, and mix until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Nestle seared cabbage wedges into the skillet, spoon creamy sauce over, cover and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Uncover, baste the cabbage, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
  10. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a stress-free dinner, prep the cabbage and sauce a day ahead. Proper seasoning enhances overall flavor.

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