Author Notes
Feature cabbage in this pasta dish with fennel, pancetta, onion, red chili flakes and parmesan —Vicky | Things I Made Today
Ingredients
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8 ounces
pancetta, cubed
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1
large or 2 small fennel bulbs, cored and sliced thin
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1
large yellow onion, sliced thin
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Kosher salt
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1/4 cup
olive oil
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pinch of red chili flakes
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1 1/2 pounds
savory cabbage, cored and sliced thin
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2 tablespoons
unslated butter
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1/2 pound
whole wheat penne pasta, dry
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1 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
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freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving at least ½ cup of the pasta water for sauce.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet or dutch oven, cook pancetta over medium high heat until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Add in fennel and onion and cook until they soften, about 5 more minutes. Add olive oil, toss to coat. Next, add in red chili flakes and cabbage, working in batches if needed. Cook cabbage for 10-12 minutes, until the cabbage has softened and started to brown.
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Reduce heat to low, add butter and toss to coat. When pasta is ready, add it to cabbage. Pour in pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly, until a nice sauce starts to form. Add in ¾ cup Parmesan and toss to coat once more.
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Season with remaining Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
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