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Cabbage Alfredo Baked Gnocchi

Tender cabbage, shelf-stable gnocchi, Parmesan, and a lighter Alfredo sauce bake into a practical comfort dinner with crisp golden edges.

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Cabbage Alfredo Baked Gnocchi

Cabbage alfredo works because it takes a familiar comfort format and adds a vegetable that actually holds up in the pan.

The cabbage softens, sweetens, and gives the dish more structure than a plain cream sauce.

Shelf-stable gnocchi makes the recipe feel weeknight-friendly without tasting like a shortcut.

It bakes directly in the sauce, so the top turns golden while the center stays tender.

Slice the cabbage thinly and cook it before baking.

If it goes into the dish raw, the sauce waters down and the cabbage never gets the mellow sweetness that makes the recipe work.

For something else to cook in the same spirit, try Creamy Cabbage Alfredo Pasta or White Bean Spinach Gnocchi Skillet.

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Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Warm olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add cabbage and 1 teaspoon salt, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until wilted and lightly golden at the edges.
  4. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds, then add cream, milk, Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper.
  5. Fold in gnocchi and simmer for 2 minutes, adding a splash of water if the sauce looks tight.
  6. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until bubbling and browned in spots.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 560 calories, 19 g protein, 63 g carbohydrates, 27 g fat.

Variations

Recipe Variations

- Add cooked chicken for more protein.
- Use pecorino instead of Parmesan for a sharper sauce.
- Top with toasted breadcrumbs before baking.

Notes

  • Use a wide skillet so the cabbage browns instead of steaming.
  • If using frozen gnocchi, add 2 to 3 minutes to the bake time.
  • A squeeze of lemon at the table keeps the sauce from feeling heavy.

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