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.

Dan Dhami
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This dish was okay. The sausage and cabbage were cooked well, but the goat cheese was a bit too strong for my taste. I would have preferred a milder cheese, such as mozzarella or Parmesan.


Mala ELLA
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This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. The sausage and cabbage were both under-seasoned, and the goat cheese didn't add much flavor. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the dish, or using a more flavorful type of sausage.


Amanda Campion
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The sausage and cabbage were a great combination, and the goat cheese added a nice tanginess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Pdb YT
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This pasta dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The sausage was perfectly browned, the cabbage was caramelized to perfection, and the goat cheese added a nice creamy richness. I will definitely be making this dish agai


Crystal Peterson
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This dish was okay. The sausage and cabbage were cooked well, but the goat cheese was a bit too strong for my taste. I would have preferred a milder cheese, such as mozzarella or Parmesan.


Abdul Kabir
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. The sausage and cabbage were both under-seasoned, and the goat cheese didn't add much flavor. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the dish, or using a more flavorful type of sausage.


Harish Bhat
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sausage and goat cheese were both very heavy, and the caramelized cabbage didn't do much to lighten it up. I would recommend using less sausage and goat cheese, or adding some vegetables to the dish.


Ronald Sarver
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The caramelized cabbage was a perfect complement to the salty sausage. The goat cheese added a nice creamy texture and tangy flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Tihan Majumdar
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This pasta dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The sausage and cabbage were a great combination, and the goat cheese added a nice tanginess. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Karima Karim
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of sausage and cabbage, but this dish proved me wrong. The cabbage was caramelized to perfection and the sausage was perfectly browned. The goat cheese added a creamy richness that tied everything together.


Sandra Rueda
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This pasta dish was an absolute delight! The flavors of the sausage, caramelized cabbage, and goat cheese complemented each other perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish aga