Rigatoni with Cabbage and Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Rigatoni with Cabbage and Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pumpernickel bread, torn into pieces (3 cups); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Black pepper; 4 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 head of Savoy cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), shredded; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 pound rigatoni; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

8 ounces pumpernickel bread, torn into pieces (3 cups)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper
4 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 head of Savoy cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), shredded
2 cups chicken stock
1 pound rigatoni
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

1
In a food processor, pulse the bread until coarse crumbs form.
2
In a skillet, melt the butter in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
3
Add the breadcrumbs and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 minutes.
4
Season with salt.
5
In a large straight-sided skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6
Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.
7
Add the onion, garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the cabbage and stock and bring to a simmer.
9
Cook, stirring, until almost all of the stock has evaporated, 8 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente.
11
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
12
Toss the pasta with the cabbage.
13
Stir in the creme fraiche, the 1/2 cup of cheese and, if necessary, the reserved pasta water; season with salt and black pepper.
14
Transfer the pasta to bowls and garnish with the breadcrumbs, bacon and black pepper.
15
Serve with additional cheese on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pumpernickel bread, torn into pieces (3 cups), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni with Cabbage and Creme Fraiche falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rigatoni with Cabbage and Creme Fraiche

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