German-style Pasta

Description

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German-style Pasta

Cabbage and pasta lovers unite for this simple sweet-and-sour side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rotini pasta or other spiral shaped pasta (3 to 4 ounces)
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 4 cups shredded red cabbage (12 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook cabbage in oil 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar and caraway seed.
5. Cover and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
6. Stir pasta into cabbage mixture; heat until hot.
7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.