Charred Cabbage and Sausage Pasta – 35-Minute Recipe
A hearty pasta dish that marries the smoky crunch of charred cabbage with savory sausage, brightened by a zesty red wine vinegar and fresh herbs. The creamy Parmigiano Reggiano sauce ties everything together for a comforting, family‑friendly dinner. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and a satisfying bite make this a standout weeknight meal.
Recipe by cocolarkincooks· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage
- sausage
- 1 medium onion
- a few tablespoons olive oil
- a pinch dried chilies
- a few tablespoons butter
- a splash red wine vinegar
- a pinch salt
- a pinch black pepper
- boiled salted water, as needed
- pasta (packery)
- Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste
- a handful parsley
Instructions
- 1Cut the cabbage into quarters and set aside.
- 2Dice the onion.
- 3Heat a pan and add olive oil, then place the cabbage in the pan to char until edges are brown, flipping once.
- 4Add the sliced sausage to the pan and brown it.
- 5Add the diced onion and a little more olive oil, cooking until the onion is soft and opaque but not browned.
- 6Stir in dried chilies.
- 7Finely slice the charred cabbage, removing the core, and add it back to the pan.
- 8Stir the cabbage and sausage mixture in the pan.
- 9Cover the pan with a lid and let it steam for about five minutes.
- 10Add butter, a splash of red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, stirring to combine.
- 11Cook the pasta in boiled salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve some cooking liquid.
- 12Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, adding a little reserved cooking water if needed, and mix gently.
- 13Turn off the heat, stir in grated Parmigiano Reggiano until melted and creamy.
- 14Fold in finely chopped parsley.
- 15Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving.
- 16Plate the finished pasta dish.
- 17Finish with additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano if desired.
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Char the cabbage properly
Heat olive oil, add cabbage quarters and char until the edges turn brown, flipping once.
Steam the mixture
Cover the pan with a lid after adding the sliced cabbage and let it steam for about five minutes.
Reserve pasta water
After draining the pasta, keep a little cooking liquid to loosen the sauce if needed.
Finish with butter and vinegar
Add butter, a splash of red wine vinegar, salt, and freshly cracked pepper after steaming, then stir to combine.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Charred Cabbage and Sausage Pasta?
- About 35 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Charred Cabbage and Sausage Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Charred Cabbage and Sausage Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by cocolarkincooks on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.