Ah, cabbage and noodles—a simple, comforting dish often found in Southern and Eastern European cooking. It’s buttery, slightly sweet from the sautéed cabbage, and perfect as a side or a light main. 🥬🍝
Cabbage and Noodles
Ingredients
- 4 cups egg noodles or wide pasta
- 1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp caraway seeds, 1–2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles
- Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Cabbage
- In a large skillet, melt butter (or butter + olive oil) over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add shredded cabbage, salt, pepper, and optional sugar or caraway seeds.
- Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Combine
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until noodles are coated with butter and cabbage is evenly distributed.
- Serve
- Serve warm as a side dish or light main.
- Optional: top with grated Parmesan or crispy bacon bits.
Optional Variations
- Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor
- Stir in sour cream for creamier noodles
- Use bacon or ham for a meaty version
If you want, I can also give a classic Southern version of cabbage and noodles that’s extra buttery and sweet, perfect for holiday meals.
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