Pasta with Carmelized Cabbage

My mom gave me this recipe.

16 oz small pasta (ziti, fusilli, penne, etc.)

1 small cabbage, sliced thinly like for slaw

4-5 cloves garlic, sliced

1 small yellow onion, sliced thinly

1 T or 1 packet of raw or regular sugar

In a large pan, heat small amount of olive oil, add garlic, thinly sliced onion and sliced cabbage. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.  Cover and cook over low to medium heat, turning regularly until sugar caramelizes - this takes about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile cook pasta as usual, drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water.

When cabbage mix is nicely caramelized, add pasta, toss well and water as necessary to moisten. Be careful not to add too much.

Serve with a good helping of grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil on top.