Spaghetti with Savoy Cabbage, Currants and Brown Butter

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   Heat the butter in a small skillet over moderate heat, swirling occasionally, until nutty and very fragrant, about 5 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat.

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   Take care not to let the butter burn.

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   Pour 4 tablespoons of the brown butter into a large skillet.

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   Set aside.

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   Add the bread crumbs to the remaining butter in the small skillet, and stir to combine.

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   Add the red pepper flakes and season with salt.

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   Heat over moderate heat and toast, stirring occasionally, until the bread crumbs are crisp and golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and set aside.

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    Add the cabbage and currants to the large skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted but still crisp, about 5 minutes.

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    Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

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    Keep warm over very low heat.

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    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling well-salted water until al dente.

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    Set aside 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain well.

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    Add the pasta to the large skillet and toss to combine, adding some of the pasta cooking water to moisten the pasta as needed.

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    Serve immediately, topped with the toasted bread crumbs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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