Comforting Italian-inspired pasta. Features caramelized cabbage, fragrant garlic, and Parmesan. Simple, hearty, perfect for weeknight meals.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
02 - Salt, for boiling water
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1½ lbs), cored and thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Aromatics & Flavor
06 - 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
07 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
→ Finish
10 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
12 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced cabbage and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12–15 minutes, until the cabbage is caramelized, golden, and tender.
03 - Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the cabbage. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
05 - Stir in Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and lemon zest if using, and extra Parmesan.
