Pasta with Semolina & Apricot Jam (Hungarian Grízes Tészta)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook pasta
   • Boil pasta in salted water until just tender (al dente).
   • Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare semolina mixture
   • In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
   • Stir in semolina and toast gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Stir in sugar.
3. Combine
   • Add cooked pasta to the semolina mixture and toss gently until coated.
4. Serve with jam
   • Spoon pasta onto plates and top with a generous dollop of apricot jam.
   • Some people like to swirl it in before serving.

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👉 Variations:

• Can also sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar or drizzle a little melted butter on top.
• Some Hungarian families use plum or cherry jam instead of apricot.
• For a richer version, add a little ground walnuts to the semolina mixture.

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Ashley, do you want me to share the version with a creamy custard-like sauce that Hungarians sometimes serve over Grízes Tészta for an extra indulgent dessert?