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Cabbage Spaghetti

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Cabbage spaghetti is a simple pasta dish made with tender sautéed cabbage, olive oil, and garlic for an easy vegetable-forward meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 141
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small green or white cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chili flakes Optional
  • Fresh parsley Optional
  • Grated Parmesan or plant-based alternative Optional
  • Splash of water if needed Optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Remove outer leaves and core.
  2. Slice cabbage very thinly into long, spaghetti-like strands.
  3. Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and a pinch of salt.
  5. Cook 5–6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  6. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  7. Add Tomato Paste
  8. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes, letting it darken slightly and coat the pan.
  9. Add cabbage to the pan.
  10. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring gently, until cabbage is tender, silky, and fully coated.
  12. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  14. Serve warm with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 127mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Deeper flavor: let the tomato paste cook before adding cabbage
More richness: finish with a drizzle of olive oil
Grow-it-yourself: cabbage stores well and lasts months
Serve with: beans, eggs, or roasted vegetables

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