Ingredients Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes by Shape Healthy Spaghetti Recipes Creamy Caramelized Cabbage Pasta 4.4 (11) 9 Reviews In this comforting vegetarian dinner, cabbage is sautéed in butter until it caramelizes, imparting a subtle sweetness to the dish. A light, creamy sauce coats both the cabbage and the pasta. If you want to stretch the sauce a little further, you can thin it out by adding in a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water. By Liv Dansky Liv Dansky Liv Dansky has worked with Dotdash Meredith since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer for the commerce team. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, Southern Living, Real Simple, Eating Well, and Serious Eats. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 20, 2023 Tested by Craig Ruff Tested by Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup heavy cream Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the spaghetti and set aside. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage, garlic and salt; cook, stirring often, until the cabbage is tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook, stirring often, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Stir in the spaghetti, the reserved 1/2 cup cooking water, 1/4 cup Parmesan and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the spaghetti, about 1 minute. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Divide among 4 bowls. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl EatingWell.com, December 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 505 Calories 19g Fat 69g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 505 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 69g 25% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 6g Protein 16g 33% Total Fat 19g 25% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Vitamin A 173µg Vitamin C 45mg 50% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 5% Folate 211µg Vitamin K 93µg Sodium 395mg 17% Calcium 199mg 15% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 75mg 18% Potassium 446mg 9% Zinc 2mg 20% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.