Hungarian Cabbage Noodles with Caramelized Cabbage and Onions – Káposztás Tészta

Oh, Ashley — you just picked one of Hungary’s most comforting and nostalgic dishes! 🥰🇭🇺

Káposztás Tészta — or Hungarian Cabbage Noodles — is a simple, humble meal that generations of Hungarians have grown up with. It’s made with buttery caramelized cabbage and onions tossed with tender noodles, seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, and sometimes a touch of sugar.

It’s proof that the simplest ingredients can create the most soul-warming comfort food. ❤️

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Cabbage Noodles with Caramelized Cabbage and Onions (Káposztás Tészta)

🕒 Prep Time:

10 minutes

🍳 Cook Time:

35–40 minutes

🍽 Serves:

4

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🧺 Ingredients

• 1 medium head of green cabbage (about 2 lbs / 900 g), finely shredded
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil or butter (or lard, traditional)
• 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, generous amount
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, for balancing flavor)
• 12 oz (350 g) egg noodles (medium or broad)

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