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.
Back to full listIngredients
- 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
- 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.
- Thinly slice 1 lb green cabbage and 1 medium onion. Mince 3 garlic cloves and chop 2 tbsp parsley.
- 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.
- 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.
- Return pork to the skillet with the drained pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until well combined and glossy.
- 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