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Location: Fred Meyer - Bellevue (2041 148Th Ave Ne)

Ground Pork, Cabbage, and Onion Pasta

A rich but simple pork-and-cabbage pasta inspired by caramelized onion noodles, using budget-friendly pork and in-season cabbage for March in Washington. Savory, cozy, and weeknight-friendly.

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Ingredients

  • Ground Pork 1 lb $2.99/lb
  • Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.59/lb sale
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium $0.99/lb
  • Garlic 3 cloves $0.69 each
  • Fresh Organic Lemon 1/2 lemon $1.29 each
  • Parsley 2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
  • dried pasta (pantry) 6-8 oz pantry

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Thinly slice 1 lb green cabbage and 1 medium onion. Mince 3 garlic cloves and chop 2 tbsp parsley.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, cook onion and cabbage for 8-10 minutes until softened and caramelized at the edges. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Return pork to the skillet with the drained pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until well combined and glossy.
  6. Add a squeeze from 1/2 lemon and the chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-15 plus pantry pasta

Health notes: Comforting and filling; cabbage adds fiber and balance to the pork.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir

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