Author Notes
What happens when you have a surplus of red cabbage and don't want to make coleslaw? You make pasta instead! —mtlabor
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Ingredients
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1
onion, roughly chopped
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9
garlic cloves, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup
water
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup
heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon
cornstarch
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1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
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pinch of ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup
red cabbage
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2
roma tomatoes, diced
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1 pound
spaghetti noodles, or other pasta
Directions
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In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the onion, garlic, and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cover tightly with plastic wrap or covering. Microwave for about 10 minutes.
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Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
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Heat a large skillet under medium high heat and add the onion-garlic puree, cabbage, and tomatoes.
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Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the cornstarch until completely dissolved.
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Add the cornstarch mixture to the onion-garlic in the skillet. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 minute, or until slightly thickened.
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Add the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg to the sauce. Whisk until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Add noodles to mixture and toss well. Serve right away!
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