Hearty Cabbage And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
4 oz. Prosciutto, cut into thin julienne strips approximately 1 inch long
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small chopped onion
1/2 tsp. crushed hot pepper
1 1/2 lb. shredded savoy cabbage
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. water
2 c. cooked or canned cannellini beans or Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
salt (optional)

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat oil.
Add Prosciutto, garlic and onion.
Cook over moderately high heat until onion is softened and translucent (about 3 to 5 minutes).
Add hot pepper and stir for 30 seconds.
Add cabbage and mix well.