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Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce

Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce
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Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a delectable dish that marries tender cabbage wedges with a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs. This comforting recipe is perfect for both family dinners and special occasions, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests. The creamy sauce envelops the cabbage, creating a satisfying texture and taste that makes it suitable as a hearty main course or an elegant side dish. Easy to prepare and served in just one pan, this melting cabbage dish is sure to be a favorite at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head green cabbage (cut into wedges)
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 tbsps 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 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges keeping the core intact.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet; sear cabbage wedges for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In the same skillet, lower heat and add butter; cook red onion for 2–3 minutes before adding garlic.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Mix in Parmesan until melted; nestle cabbage wedges into the sauce.
  8. Cover with foil; bake for about 45 minutes. Uncover and baste; bake an additional 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.

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