Creamy Savory Cabbage Pasta

5m
Prep Time
10-20m
Cook Time
15m
Ready In


"This is so easy - yet, so delicious. You can serve it as is, which is a perfect side dish. But, I love to add diced ham, bacon, or chicken; as, it makes it a complete dinner. It's super easy to prepare; and, makes a great weeknight dinner. I used penne pasta; but, a corkscrew or orechiette (little ears), would work just as well. I like something other than a spaghetti (or thin noodle) for this dish. If served as a side dish; this, would pair nicely with roast chicken or pork chops."

Original is 5 servings
  • CABBAGE SAUCE
  • Garnish

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (419.2 g)
  • Calories 369.1
  • Total Fat - 13.3 g
  • Saturated Fat - 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 42.7 mg
  • Sodium - 610.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 53.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 12 g
  • Sugars - 7 g
  • Protein - 11.9 g
  • Calcium - 98.2 mg
  • Iron - 1.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 68 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.5 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Optional Ham, Bacon, or Chicken ... This is a great way to make this a main dish - vs. a side dish. I have made this with all 3; and, I think the smoked ham is my favorite; but, all are equally as good. You can also use leftover ham or rotisserie chicken too. I often get a couple of thick slices of smoked ham from the grocers deli; and, dice them up. As for bacon, I prefer to get slab bacon from a butcher, so, I can cut them into lardons (or large diced pieces). Then, cook until brown and crispy.

Step 2

Cabbage Base ... Add the butter to a large saute pan, and bring to medium high heat. Add the cabbage, onion, and garlic to the saute pan; and stir to combine. then, add a bit of salt and pepper, broth; cover, and simmer about 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.

Step 3

Pasta ... As you start the cabbage base, prepare your pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions, in plenty of salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water; and, return to the pot to keep warm. Keep the pasta water in a measuring cup on the side.

Step 4

Sauce ... Reduce the heat to medium; and, add the cream and mustard to the cabbage. Mix every thing together, and cook 5 minutes on medium heat, uncovered. Season once again with salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 5

If you decide to add ham, bacon, or chicken to this dish; add them at this point. Cook just a couple of minutes until heated through.

Step 6

Finish ... Add the cabbage sauce to the pasta, and a bit of the pasta water (only if necessary); and, toss to combine.

Step 7

Serve and ENJOY! ... Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chives, and dig in. It's a simple but delicious dish.

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