Description
This cabbage carbonara honestly surprised me. It is one of my favorite pasta replacements so far and something I make when I want a creamy, comforting dish with a rich, silky sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium head of cabbage
- Olive oil, for roasting
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup smoked mushrooms, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C.
- Step: Slice the cabbage into long, thin strips, similar to wide noodles.
- Step: Place the cabbage on a large baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, toss to coat, then spread it out in a single layer.
- Step: Roast the cabbage for 10 to 15 minutes, just until it starts to soften and lightly brown on the edges.
- Step: Heat a large pan over medium heat, add the chopped smoked mushrooms, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
- Step: Add the chopped onion and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until soft and translucent.
- Step: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Step: Pour in the heavy cream, then add the Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
- Step: Stir well and let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Step: Add the roasted cabbage to the pan and toss everything together until the cabbage is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Step: Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed, then serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcook the cabbage or it will lose its chewy, pasta-like texture. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of cream or water. Freshly grated Parmesan works best for a smooth sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Cabbage Carbonara, low carb, pasta replacement, creamy cabbage