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Caramelized Cabbage Butter Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized cabbage tossed in buttery sauce with parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 green cabbage sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add cabbage and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Add pasta and toss with cabbage mixture.
  7. Add butter and pasta water, tossing until coated.
  8. Stir in parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

Cook cabbage slowly for best caramelization and flavor.