Creamy Tuscan Glazed Cabbage Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Glazed Cabbage Recipe

Marry Me Melting Cabbage with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring tender cabbage wedges baked in a rich, creamy sauce bursting with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan. This recipe is perfect for a delicious vegetarian main course or side dish that impresses with its savory depth and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

CourseMain Course
CuisineTuscan
KeywordMarry Me Melting Cabbage, melting cabbage recipe, creamy Tuscan cabbage, baked cabbage wedges, vegetarian main course, sun-dried tomato sauce, creamy cabbage side dish, Baking
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time60 minutes
Total Time75 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

Cabbage and Seasoning

  • 1 head (900-1100 g) green cabbage cut into 8 wedges with core intact
  • 1 tsp (6 g) table salt
  • ½ tsp (1 g) black pepper
  • ½ tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes (optional)

Cooking Base

  • 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
  • ½ cup (75 g) finely diced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

  • 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
  • ½ cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • extra Parmesan for serving to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cabbage.
  2. Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges, keeping the core intact on each wedge for stability during cooking.
  3. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cabbage wedges for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown, working in batches if necessary. Remove and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and cook the diced red onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option) and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet to incorporate flavor.
  6. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and whisk until melted and smooth, creating the creamy base.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, additional salt and pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
  8. Stir grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce until fully melted and incorporated, enriching the flavor and texture.
  9. Nestle the seared cabbage wedges back into the skillet and spoon the creamy Tuscan sauce generously over each wedge.
  10. Cover the skillet with foil or a lid and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to allow the cabbage to cook through and absorb the sauce.
  11. Remove the cover, baste the cabbage with the sauce, and continue baking uncovered for an additional 20 minutes until the cabbage is fork-tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
  12. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese to taste for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
  • This dish 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.
  • You can prepare ahead by searing the cabbage and prepping the sauce in advance, then assemble and bake when ready.
  • Don’t skip the sear step as it helps hold the wedges together and builds flavor.

Creamy Tuscan Glazed Cabbage Recipe https://cookwithhailey.com/creamy-tuscan-glazed-cabbage-recipe/ August 29, 2026