PrintCreamy Cabbage Alfredo: Low Carb Pasta Substitute
You will make a surprisingly rich and satisfying comfort meal using tender cabbage instead of pasta. This keto cabbage recipe delivers big flavor with fewer carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the core from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage head into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick. You are making your own creamy cabbage noodles.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften and wilt slightly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately in bowls, topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add 2 ounces of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
- If you prefer a slightly firmer texture, reduce the cooking time for the cabbage by 2 minutes.
- This recipe works well with Savoy cabbage if you have it available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 100