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Marry Me Cabbage Pasta

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Make this creamy, rich pasta featuring tender cabbage instead of chicken. It delivers the indulgent flavor profile of the popular ‘Marry Me’ concept in an easy weeknight dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until it softens and starts to brown slightly.
  3. Add the minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce warm through for 2 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated. If needed, add a little more pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  8. Stir in the fresh basil. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of plain olive oil to sauté the cabbage.
  • If you prefer a less intense cabbage flavor, you can lightly steam the sliced cabbage for 3 minutes before adding it to the skillet.
  • This recipe works well as a base; feel free to add cooked, shredded rotisserie chicken if you want a non-vegetarian version.

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