Hungarian Pasta And Cabbage Recipe Krautfleckerl

KRAUTFLECKERL- HUNGARIAN CABBAGE AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix the salt and cabbage together and let stand 30 minutes.
• Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Heat the butter in a deep skillet, add the onions, cabbage, sugar and pepper.
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cabbage is browned, about 25/30 minutes.
• Add the noodles and toss to blend thoroughly.
• Note: To reduce fat, you can use just 1 tablespoon butter and saute the cabbage for a few minutes, then finish with a little chicken stock, stirring frequently.

HUNGARIAN PASTA AND CABBAGE RECIPE (KRAUTFLECKERL)

Steps:

• Cook pasta as per pack instructions, al dente. When ready, drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter and add olive oil too over medium heat. Add shredded cabbage to the pan, salt and pepper and cook on medium heat covered, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until it softens and starts to get brownish a bit. Reduce heat to low and sauté for another 10 minutes. Turn off heat and add drained pasta to the pan. Toss to combine.
• Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream too (if preferred)

KRAUTFLECKERL - CABBAGE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Wash the cabbage and remove the stalk. Cut into quarters, then cut the quarters into smaller pieces. Add salt to taste.
• Cut the cabbage pieces roughly into squares, bruise by hand and let stand for about 15 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and caramelize the sugar a bit (this takes about 2-3 minutes on medium heat). Sugar will melt and turn brownish color. Do not burn.
• Add the cabbage, onions and the caraway seeds. Cover, and cook for about 30 minutes on low, stirring regularly, until light brown in color. Season with pepper.
• Brown the sausage slices for several minutes to brown lightly and remove.
• Boil some water and cook the noodles until soft, drain and combine with the cabbage. Let stand for a few minutes. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Top with browned sausage slices.