My aunt used to make this when the pantry looked empty. It sounds incredibly plain but the magic happens in the pan. The smell alone makes people wand

of salted water to a boil. While you wait, core the cabbage and slice it into thin shreds, like wide ribbons. This helps it melt down and tangle nicely with the noodles.

In a large, deep skillet or wide pot, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the shredded cabbage and 1 teaspoon of the salt. It will look like too much at first, but it cooks down. Stir to coat the cabbage in the melted butter.

Cook the cabbage over