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Creamy Caramelized Cabbage Pasta

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Caramelized cabbage and creamy sauce coat tender spaghetti for a cozy, flavor-packed pasta with Parmesan and thyme.

Ingredients

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  • 225 grams whole wheat spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 120 milliliters heavy cream
  • 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente following package instructions. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add sliced cabbage, garlic, and salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and deep golden, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, thyme, and ground black pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds, allowing the aromatics to bloom. Pour in sherry vinegar and stir until most liquid evaporates, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the reserved cooking water, 30 grams Parmesan, and cream. Toss and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 1 minute.
  5. Divide among serving bowls, topping each portion with remaining Parmesan and extra thyme leaves as desired.

Notes

Grate the Parmesan fresh for optimal melting and depth of flavor.

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