Description
This cozy Haluski – Cabbage and Noodles – is a simple, budget-friendly comfort dish that turns humble ingredients into something deeply satisfying. Tender egg noodles are tossed with buttery, caramelized cabbage, sweet onions, and a whisper of garlic. It’s hearty enough for a meatless main, quick enough for a weeknight, and nostalgic in all the best ways.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Add the chopped cabbage and caraway seeds (if using). Toss to coat in the butter and aromatics.
- Cook the cabbage mixture for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, reduced in volume, and beginning to caramelize at the edges.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss well until everything is evenly combined and heated through, 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, let the cabbage take on some golden color before adding the noodles; that light caramelization makes a big difference.
- This dish is naturally simple, so don’t skimp on salt and pepper season in layers as you cook.
- You can easily double the recipe; just be sure to use a very large skillet or cook the cabbage in two batches to avoid steaming instead of browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European, Polish, Slovak
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: haluski, cabbage and noodles, fried cabbage and noodles, budget comfort food, skillet dinner