Hungarian Noodles with Carmelized Cabbage and Bacon- Káposzta Tészta
A popular central European pasta dish that is so simple to make and loaded bacon and caramelized cabbage and onion flavour.
Servings: 4
Calories: 452kcal
Equipment
- skillet or fry pan
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 slices smoked butcher's bacon, cut 1/2 inch slices
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (if necessary)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 small head of green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- dill, for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare a medium size pot for egg noodle pasta, once boiled, add salt and pasta. Cook until al denta, drain and set aside.
- In a skillet or fry pan, over medium heat, cook sliced bacon until slightly crispy, remove and transfer to a plate.
- Add onion to skillet or fry pan, and sauté until transparent and starts to caramelize. A tablespoon or two of oil may need to be added if bacon was too lean.
- Add cabbage to skillet/fry pan and cover, stirring occasionally. Cook until cabbage has soften and is transparent, and caramelized This takes approximately 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta, and bacon to the skillet/fry pan, and toss until well combined. Check the seasoning if anymore needs to be added. Garnish with dill is desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy as a main dish.
Notes
Note: you can purchase smoked thick butchers bacon at a local butcher store or grocery stores at the meat counter.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg