PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, CARAMELIZED CABBAGE AND GOAT CHEESE

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Pasta with cabbage is a common combination across much of Central and Eastern Europe. In this quick weeknight meal, an entire head of cabbage is cooked in the fat left behind by sweet Italian sausage. Goat cheese adds tang and helps create a cream sauce that ties everything together. Feel free to use this recipe as a guideline to come up with your own variation: Try it with your favorite shape of pasta, swap out the thyme for dill, parsley or another herb, or substitute the goat cheese for Parmesan.

Provided by Aaron Hutcherson

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces dry rotini or other shaped pasta
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small head savoy cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered, cored and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add the sausage and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and crumbled, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add the cabbage, onion, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Cover and cook, stirring regularly, until the cabbage has completely wilted and starts to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, goat cheese and reserved sausage until evenly combined. Stir in the pasta, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Michael Pompili
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the caramelized cabbage pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and goat cheese.


Sandip kumar
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Samantha Humphrey
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation.


Tommy Cupples
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Ali Hassen
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I love the unique flavor combination in this dish. The sweetness of the caramelized cabbage pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and goat cheese.


Yasmin Yakeyow
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


David Chuyma
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The cabbage caramelizes perfectly and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness.


Donald Simpson
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This is now my go-to pasta recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Shafi Ahmed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor.


Yoow Hello
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This recipe was a little more involved than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The finished dish was delicious and everyone loved it.


Shirani Dhammika
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta dish. The sweetness of the caramelized cabbage pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and goat cheese.


Malik muzammal azan malik
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The cabbage and sausage were particularly flavorful.


Alison Thomason
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Amazing recipe! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cabbage caramelizes perfectly and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness.


am maish
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The caramelized cabbage added a unique and delicious flavor, and the goat cheese brought it all together.