👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Noodles
- Boil salted water
- Cook noodles until tender (Hungarian style, not al dente)
- Drain well
Soft noodles hold the creamy sauce better
2. Cook the Bacon
- Fry bacon until crispy and golden
- Remove and drain on paper towels
- Reserve bacon fat in pan
3. Toss the Pasta
In a large bowl, combine:
- Hot noodles
- Cottage cheese
- Sour cream (if using)
- Butter (optional)
Season with salt
Stir while noodles are hot so cheese melts slightly
4. Add Bacon
- Sprinkle crispy bacon over the top
- Toss gently or leave some on top for crunch
5. Optional Oven Finish (Traditional Restaurant Style)
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish
- Top with extra bacon
- Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 10–12 minutes, just until warmed and slightly browned
😍 Tips for Authentic Flavor
- Dry curd cottage cheese = most authentic (farmer’s cheese)
- If cottage cheese is wet, drain excess liquid
- Don’t skimp on bacon — it’s key!
- Sour cream adds richness, but you can use butter instead
🌿 Variations
Sweet Version (Túrós Tészta Édesen)
- Skip bacon
- Add sugar
- Add vanilla sugar or raisins
- Sprinkle with cinnamon
Light Version
- Use turkey bacon
- Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Hearty Version
- Add fried onions
- Use smoked sausage or ham
🍽️ Serve With:
- Pickles (classic Hungarian side!)
- Tomato salad
- A glass of cold beer
🤤 Why You’ll Love It
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Only a few ingredients
- Rich, salty, creamy, crunchy
- True comfort food with old-world charm
🧊 Storage
- Keeps 2–3 days in fridge
- Reheat gently (microwave or skillet)
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