Hungarian Cabbage Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)

Hungarian Cabbage Noodles, known as Káposztás Tészta, is a classic Hungarian comfort food made with tender egg noodles tossed with slowly caramelized cabbage, butter or oil, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.

Simple, inexpensive, and deeply satisfying, this traditional dish is a wonderful example of Hungarian home cooking. The cabbage is cooked slowly until soft and golden, bringing out its natural sweetness before being combined with the noodles.

Ingredients

  • 500 g wide Hungarian egg noodles
  • 1 large head green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3–4 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for the pasta water
  • ½–1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
  • 2–3 tablespoons pasta water, if needed

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