Keto “Marry Me” Cabbage Pasta

Ingredients

Base:

• 4 cups cabbage (thinly sliced into ribbon-like strips)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Protein (optional but recommended):

• 2 chicken breasts (cubed)
  or
• 300g shrimp

Sauce:

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp cream cheese

Flavor boosters:

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Finish:

• 1 cup spinach (optional)
• Fresh basil (optional)
• Extra parmesan for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Prep cabbage “pasta”

1. Slice cabbage into thin strips (like fettuccine).
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
3. Sauté cabbage for 5–7 minutes until slightly soft but not mushy.
4. Remove and set aside.

Tip: Don’t overcook—it should stay slightly firm like pasta.

Step 2: Cook protein

1. In the same pan, add remaining oil.
2. Add chicken (or shrimp).
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook until:
   • Chicken is golden and cooked through
   • Shrimp is pink and tender
5. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make “Marry Me” sauce

1. In the same pan, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
2. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Add heavy cream and cream cheese.
4. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 4: Build flavor

1. Add:
   • Sun-dried tomatoes
   • Parmesan cheese
   • Paprika
   • Chili flakes
   • Italian seasoning
2. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until creamy and rich.

Step 5: Combine everything

1. Return chicken/shrimp to the pan.
2. Add cabbage “pasta”.
3. Toss gently to coat in sauce.
4. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.

Step 6: Finish & serve

• Taste and adjust seasoning
• Garnish with basil and extra parmesan
• Serve warm

Tips for best results

• Use green cabbage for best texture
• Don’t overcrowd pan when cooking cabbage
• Add a splash of broth if sauce gets too thick
• For deeper flavor, use oil from sun-dried tomatoes

Variations

• Vegetarian: Skip meat, add mushrooms
• Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella for stretch
• Spicier: Increase chili flakes or add chili paste
• Garlic lovers: Double the garlic

Storage

• Fridge: up to 3 days
• Reheat: gently on stovetop (add cream or broth if needed)
• Not ideal for freezing (cream sauce may separate)

Nutrition (approx per serving, 4 servings)

• Calories: 350–450
• Net carbs: 6–8g
• Protein: 20–30g
• Fat: 25–35g