Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce

This Tuscan-style melting cabbage is baked in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and herbs. Seared wedges of green cabbage become meltingly tender in the oven while soaking up every drop of flavor. It’s a one pan cabbage recipe that works as a side or a comforting main dish, no ring required.

Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Tuscan-Inspired

Keyword cabbage in cream sauce, comforting cabbage dish, creamy marry me recipe, creamy melting cabbage, Italian comfort inspired, marry me melting cabbage, marry me recipe family, melting cabbage recipe, one pan melting cabbage, Tuscan cabbage with sun dried tomatoes, Tuscan melting cabbage, vegetarian creamy cabbage

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings to 6

Calories 325kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

cast iron skillet 12" (30 cm) Big enough to sear and bake the cabbage wedges in one pan. Must be oven-safe.
Chef's knife Helps slice the cabbage keeping the core intact.
whisk For making the sauce.

Ingredients

1 head (900-1100 g) green cabbage cut into 8 wedges with core intact
3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
2 tbsps (28 g) butter
½ cup (75 g) finely diced red onion
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
4 oz. (113 g) full-fat cream cheese softened and cubed
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil julienned
1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano leaves
1 tsp (1 g) dried thyme leaves
½ tsp (0.5 g) dried rosemary leaves
1 tsp (6 g) table salt
½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
1 tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes optional
½ cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
extra Parmesan for serving to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact on each wedge.
1 head (900-1100 g) green cabbage
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cabbage wedges 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Work in batches if needed. Transfer seared wedges to a plate and season with salt and pepper.
3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and cook red onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2 tbsps (28 g) butter, ½ cup (75 g) finely diced red onion, 4 cloves garlic
Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
Add cream cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
4 oz. (113 g) full-fat cream cheese
Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, rosemary, more salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Remove from heat.
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, ½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 1 tsp (1 g) dried oregano leaves, 1 tsp (1 g) dried thyme leaves, ½ tsp (0.5 g) dried rosemary leaves, 1 tsp (6 g) table salt, ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper, 1 tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes
Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
½ cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Nestle the cabbage wedges back into the skillet, spooning sauce over the tops.
Cover with foil or a lid and bake for 45 minutes.
Uncover, baste the cabbage with the sauce, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
chopped fresh parsley, extra Parmesan for serving

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
This tastes even better the next day as the cabbage absorbs more of the sauce.
For a heartier version, add browned Italian sausage, pancetta, or crumbled bacon before baking.
Make it ahead by searing the cabbage and prepping the sauce in advance, then assemble and bake when ready.
Don’t skip the sear — it helps hold the wedges together and builds flavor.

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