Description
This cabbage pasta boasts an irresistible flavor, simple preparation, and key ingredients like spaghetti and parmesan. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal!
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, following package instructions. 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, about 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shredded cabbage and salt, cooking for about 7 minutes until wilted while gradually adding the reserved pasta water to keep it moist.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the cabbage. Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, tossing until well combined. If needed, use reserved pasta water for extra moisture.
- Serve immediately topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your heat preference.
To make it more filling, you can add protein like chicken or shrimp.
Substitute the parsley with basil or scallions for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg