John:
I love white cabbage, it is perfect with any second course: I especially love it with spicy meats and slow-cooked dishes!
White Tuscan cabbage is a terrific ingredient to keep in your pantry during the colder months. It has an incredibly long shelf life, and is a key player in many classic Tuscan stews and warming winter dishes like Ribollita, Vegetable Minestrone, and pan-fried Verza. In fact, Italian cabbage is a such a versatile ingredient, you'll never run out of delicious ways to prepare this winter vegetable. In the market for a quick side dish? Mamablip's got you covered with this simple veggie side dish, incorporating a genuine Italian classic winter vegetable. With a simple ingredient list, and a super-to-the-point cooking time, the simple Italian cabbage recipe below will hit the spot for your vegetable side dish needs.
You can use a lovely freshly-pressed Italian extra-virgin olive oil to truly make this Italian cabbage side dish sing, or toss in a few oil or salt-preserved anchovies for an extra savory and salty kick. Don't forget the always reliable Italian peperoncino flakes - they're not just delicious but also add minute nutritional benefits to this wholesome Italian cabbage dish. Warm yourself and your loved ones up with this wonderful wintery dish - pair it with a meaty braised entrée, and you've got yourself a classic Italian winter feast!
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Try it with...
Filippo Bartolotta
for 4 servings
Step
1
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Slice the cabbage, wash well under cold water. Dry off well with either salad spinner or paper towels.
Boil cabbage for either 5 minutes in hot, salted water or steam-cook for 20 minutes. Place cabbage into a pasta colander and using the back of a large metal spoon, press down on cabbage to force out excess water.
In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil until warmed (but not smoking). Add garlic cloves and allow to heat. Cook until garlic lightly browned, add the cabbage and allow to sauté for approximately 4-5 minutes. The pan shouldn't be watery at the bottom, and the cabbage should be slightly golden in color.
Adjust the cabbage for salt, and serve warm.
Try it with...
Filippo Bartolotta
A young, lively, fragrant and crunchy rosé
View productThe "Storia di Famiglia"wine is a Chianti Classico, one of the most beloved wines produced by Cecchi and well known in Italy
View productA young, lively, fragrant and crunchy rosé
View productThe "Storia di Famiglia"wine is a Chianti Classico, one of the most beloved wines produced by Cecchi and well known in Italy
View productJohn Monday 11th of January 2021
The perfect side-dish for a nice piece of meat!
I love white cabbage, it is perfect with any second course: I especially love it with spicy meats and slow-cooked dishes!