"Cabbage is the unsung hero of the winter kitchen-available anywhere, long-lasting in the fridge, and super-affordable. It is also an excellent partner for pasta. Caramelizing the cabbage in butter creates a deep sweetness and silky texture, with the denser portions of the leaves retaining a bit of juicy crunch. Here spicy Calabrian chiles add a contrasting kick of heat; look for them in a jar in the condiment section of the grocery store."
"Add them late in the cooking process so their flavor doesn't fully permeate the whole dish but rather creates little pops of heat and acidity in each bite. The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon, which is a moderate amount; if you're a hothead, increase that amount. Note: Slice up a few peperoncini and add them to the sauce when you add the Calabrian chiles; they'll contribute a nice acidity and a bit of a sauerkraut flavor."
Cabbage is a widely available, inexpensive, and long-lasting winter vegetable that pairs well with pasta. Caramelizing cabbage in butter develops deep sweetness and a silky texture while leaving denser leaf portions slightly crunchy and juicy. Spicy Calabrian chiles provide a contrasting kick; they are commonly sold jarred in the condiment aisle. Adding the chiles late in cooking prevents their heat from permeating the whole dish and instead creates bursts of heat and acidity in each bite. The recipe recommends 1 teaspoon as a moderate amount, with further increase for those who prefer more heat. Sliced peperoncini added with the chiles contributes acidity and a sauerkraut-like flavor.
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