Description
Enjoy this Cabbage Pasta, a delightful blend of al dente pasta, fresh cabbage, and savory garlic. It’s quick to make and packed with flavor, making it ideal for a busy weeknight meal or a healthy comfort food option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (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. Add salt and cook the pasta until al dente, 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, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shredded cabbage and salt, cooking for about 7 minutes until it wilts, adding reserved pasta water as needed to keep it moist.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with cabbage, mixing in grated parmesan and parsley. Toss to combine. Use reserved pasta water for extra moisture if necessary.
- Serve immediately with additional grated parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, or chili flakes.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the pasta with whole grain or gluten-free options for a healthier alternative.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg