Savoy cabbage
Look for Savoy cabbages with plenty of crisp, dimpled leaves. Ones with lots of darker leaves on the outside are likely to be fresher.
Creamy lemon & cabbage pasta
For a cosy meal for two, serve with white wine and follow with a lemon tart. Alternatively, serve alongside a warm kale salad and the same quantities will easily stretch to a light but impressive lunch for four.
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix 2 handfuls breadcrumbs with
11/2 tbsp olive oil and 1 chopped garlic clove. Season, then spread out on a baking tray and cook for 8 mins. Cook 200g penne pasta in a pan of boiling water until al dente. Meanwhile, heat 11/2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Add 1 chopped onion and
2 chopped garlic cloves, season and cook for 4 mins until golden. Add 125ml white wine and the zest of 1/2 lemon. Reduce for a few mins, then add 140g crème fraîche and take off the heat. Slice 1/2 small Savoy cabbage and add to the pasta for the last 3 mins of cooking. Drain and return to the pan, then stir in the creamy sauce. Top with the breadcrumbs. Serves 2.