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melting cabbage

Irresistible Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Goodness

This melting cabbage recipe transforms humble cabbage into a succulent dish with creamy Tuscan flavors, perfect for dinner.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 head Green Cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can be omitted
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Broth (Chicken or Vegetable) low-sodium recommended
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can replace with dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with milk for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-preserved preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary) adjust if using fresh
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, optional

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

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. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet and sear cabbage wedges for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown.
  4. Add butter, sauté red onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Deglaze the pan with broth, then whisk in cream cheese until melted.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Combine melted Parmesan cheese into the sauce and nestle cabbage wedges, spoon sauce over the top.
  8. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  9. Rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding broth or cream for creaminess if needed.

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