Description
A cozy and creamy carbonara-style dish that uses roasted cabbage instead of pasta, featuring salty bacon, warm garlic, and plenty of black pepper.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage, about 1 medium head
- 6-8 slices Bacon or pancetta (Bacon brings a smoky flavor; pancetta is meatier.)
- 3-4 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Onion (optional) (Adds sweetness)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan, finely grated (Use high quality for better flavor)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream or half and half (Use less for a lower fat option)
- 2 large Egg yolks (For a creamy consistency)
- to taste Black pepper (A generous amount for flavor)
- to taste Salt (Use sparingly due to bacon and cheese)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For roasting the cabbage)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the cabbage into thin ribbons to resemble noodles.
Roasting the Cabbage
- Spread the cabbage ribbons on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast until browned, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Building the Flavor Base
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Sauté chopped onion in the bacon fat until softened. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds.
Making the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, grated parmesan, cream, and black pepper.
- Add a spoonful of the warm bacon fat mixture to the eggs while whisking to gently warm them.
Combining Ingredients
- Once the cabbage is roasted, combine it with the onion and garlic in the skillet.
- Turn off the heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture until everything is coated and the sauce is creamy. Add crisped bacon back in.
- Adjust seasoning with more pepper or salt if needed.
Notes
Best served immediately while the sauce is silky. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid breaking the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18