If you’re looking for the ultimate cozy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner, this Italian braised cabbage with white beans is about to become your new obsession. Tender, slow-simmered cabbage is braised in a rich, garlicky tomato base until it turns silky and deeply savory, the kind of humble, peasant-style Italian cooking that punches way above its weight. Creamy cannellini beans make it hearty and satisfying enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main course, while a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping adds irresistible crunch to every single bite.
This easy one-pan Italian cabbage recipe is the perfect example of cucina povera, the traditional Italian “poor cooking” that transforms the simplest, cheapest ingredients into something truly extraordinary. Whether you’re searching for healthy cabbage recipes, easy bean dishes, vegetarian Italian recipes, or just a cheap and filling dinner idea the whole family will love, this dish checks every box. Crunchy breadcrumbs and a generous snowfall of Parmesan cheese finish it off in the most outrageously delicious way. Cheap, simple, and absolutely packed with flavor, this one is a keeper.
INGREDIENTS
• 8 cups green cabbage, sliced ¾ inch thick
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, 4 minced and 2 sliced
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp anchovy paste, or 2 anchovy fillets
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for serving
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21 Comments
yummy
That looks amazing! Yummy 😋
Yes that looks great going to make but eat with a fork🤣❤
Looks delish!!!
Always looking for a new cabbage recipe, thanks!
Loving this one! I have all of the ingredients minus the anchovy paste. Maybe sub with tamari?? Thanks!
I just made this recipe, except that I used a shredded carrot 🥕 in addition to the cabbage, apple 🍎 cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, kidney beans 🫘, and I didn’t have seasoned Panko breadcrumbs so I toasted regular Panko breadcrumbs with your base seasoning and olive oil.
It was delicious.
Otherwise, I used your exact recipe.😂
I LOVE cabbage. Thanks for the new recipe. I take all the pieces of veggies that are clean and not used (even the onion skins, stems from parsley and ends of celery) and make vegetable stock. It's wonderful.
This looks like a great recipe, so healthy also ❤
Love cabbage dishes!!
Thank you, 👨🍳
looks so delicious definitely I’ll try thanks !!!
Good stuff.
Can I cook it in a big pot?
This looks wonderful look forward to trying it!
What, no fart jokes??
Hello my dear, as I am writing this comment, my Italian Braised Cabbage is slowing bubbling away, I nearly didn’t start, I only had a small amount of cabbage, I am vegan, I always have vegetables in my fridge, some fresher than others, today was cabbage day, now I live on the same property as my 43yo chef son, he is not into my “food”, he really doesn’t know what he is missing out on, well he just walked the dog over to my shed, I said, oh I thought you were here to ask what’s cooking, no, just walking the dog, I returned to my cooking, the door opened, he said it smells great, what is it, cabbage, I said, he was dumbfounded. Thank you for sharing, it does smell great, can’t wait to taste it. The breadcrumbs taste fab.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤well, here I am back again, I don’t know the best word to describe your recipe, I have never looked forward to a cabbage meal this much, it is a sensation I have never experienced with cabbage before, well done, it’s amazing, and I forgot my cheese, vegan of course, WOW❤❤❤❤❤
Yummy…. thank you ❤from Melbourne Australia ❤ HYPED😊
A keeper for sure. Thank you Chef Ange. The beans are loaded with nutrients for muscles we all need.
I enjoyed your video ❤ cabbage is so delicious and versatile
Lost me at anchovy paste!😮
Yummmmm