Casarecce Pasta with Braised Cabbage, Bacon & Caramelized Onions

Step 1

Cook Pasta according to directions on package. Drain and allow to cool

Step 2

Bring a large stock pot filled with water to a boil. Add cabbage and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain cabbage and set aside.

Step 4

In the same stockpot, add the olive oil and dice bacon into 1/4" pieces and add to pot.

Step 5

Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

Step 6

Julienne onions, add to pot and cook together with bacon over medium high heat until bacon is cooked through and onions are a caramel color ( about 10 minutes).

Step 7

Add red cabbage and cook an additional 10 minutes until cabbage has wilted and slightly browned.

Step 8

Add pasta to pot and stir to combine, now add butter and balsamic vinegar and cook while stirring for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Add caraway seeds and salt and pepper and serve with butter lettuce sprinkled over top.