Description
This Cabbage Pasta combines spaghetti with tender cabbage and flavorful garlic. It’s a quick and healthy meal that brings comfort and satisfying taste to your table.
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, add salt, and cook the pasta until al dente as per package directions. Reserve ½ cup of hot pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and cook the sliced onion until soft and translucent for about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shredded cabbage and salt to the skillet, cooking for about 7 minutes until wilted. Gradually add ¼ cup of pasta water during cooking to maintain moisture and prevent burning.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the cooked cabbage mixture, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together, using reserved pasta water if needed for extra moisture.
- Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and chili flakes to taste.
Notes
Feel free to use whole grain or gluten-free pasta as a substitute for regular spaghetti.
To add more flavor, consider sautéing additional vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms along with the onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 7mg