Description
Cabbage Pasta brings together simple ingredients like spaghetti, fresh cabbage, and garlic for a delightful meal. With only 20 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4oz (113 grams) spaghetti or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon chilli/red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ lb (220 grams) cabbage, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cooking pasta water
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
- 2-3 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2-3 tablespoon toasted pine nuts or walnuts
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of hot pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the sliced onion until soft and translucent for about 4 minutes. Then stir in the minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded cabbage and salt to the skillet, cooking for about 7 minutes or until wilted. Gradually add the reserved pasta water to keep the mixture moist.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the cabbage, along with grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Toss until everything is well combined. If necessary, add more of the reserved pasta water to achieve desired moisture.
- Serve immediately topped with more grated parmesan, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and extra chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the pasta with whole grain or gluten-free versions.
Add protein such as chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg