FARFALLE WITH SAVOY CABBAGE, BACON AND MOZZARELLA

FARFALLE WITH SAVOY CABBAGE, BACON AND MOZZARELLA image

Categories Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 strips bacon, thinly sliced
olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 good handful of thyme, leaves picked from stems
1 Savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed, quartered, cored and finely sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
12 oz farfalle
salt and pepper
olive oil
6 oz buffalo mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 oz pine nuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. 2. In a large skillet, fry the bacon in a little olive oil until lightly golden. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until softened. Add the cabbage and parmesan, then stir and put the lid on the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, shaking every now and again. 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. 4. When the cabbage is tender, season and loosen with olive oil. Toss the pasta into the cabbage mixture. At the last minute, mix in the mozzarella and pine nuts.