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Cabbage and Noodles – Hungarian Haluski

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Cabbage and Noodles, also known as Hungarian or Polish Haluski is a great side or vegetarian main dish.

Cabbage and Noodles in silver pan with peas and mushrooms

I’ve been wanting to add something to my recipe for Sauteed Cabbage for awhile now. Cabbage that’s cooked in a skillet with some onion and garlic is incredibly flavorful compared to eating cabbage that’s boiled. My mom used to boil it because that’s what everybody did and then she’d melt butter on top with salt, pepper and red wine vinegar dashed over it. And okay, it was delicious. But I think having more to do with a lot of butter, salt and the nice tang of vinegar than actually really tasting the cabbage itself… anyway, back to sauteed cabbage. When cabbage is sauteed in a skillet with other ingredients and cooked until it gets that caramelized edge, it’s quite tasty, not to mention more of the nutrients are preserved. A friend recently told me about Polish Haluski, and I knew I’d found my catalyst.

Close up of cabbage and noodles with mushrooms, peas in pot

Traditional Haluski is basically fried cabbage and noodles cooked in butter, sometimes with caraway seeds and some recipes also include meat. I decided to skip the meat but add mushrooms to still give it a rich flavor. A good helping of onions, garlic, and some fresh or frozen peas round it all out for a fresh taste and complex texture.

Close up of cabbage and noodles with peas, mushroom in pot

For this version of Cabbage and Noodles, I used homemade style wide egg noodles. But any egg noodle or even gluten-free linquine works well. While the noodles are boiling I sauteed the mushrooms in an electric skillet and then added the onions. Once the onions are soft, half the cabbage gets added and cooked down just a little, then more cabbage and, of course, garlic, all the while, adding in a little olive oil and butter (you can actually sub in water for some of the oil and butter with excellent results). After the cabbage and onions have caramelized and the noodles are cooked, toss in the drained pasta with the cabbage mixture. Add how much works for your taste. My husband likes less noodles and more cabbage so there’s really no set quantities here. Then add in peas, plus garlic and onion powder for even more flavor.

Cabbage and Noodles in stainless steel pot with peas, mushrooms

At this point, the Cabbage and Noodles are delicious and can be served with an extra drizzle of oil and some parsley. BUT… to make this dish even more flavorful and tender, place everything in a casserole dish or roaster pan, bake in a 300F degree oven for about 30 minutes and THEN serve it. This last extra step melds all the flavors into the pasta and it’s even more delicious. Also of note, this recipe is best enjoyed right after it’s finished. It’s still pretty good when reheated but not near as bright and flavorful.

We enjoy Cabbage and Noodles as a meatless main dish but it’s also a great side dish to beef, chicken or pork. I give options for adding pancetta, ham, or bacon right into the recipe, too. Fresh, tender, and tasty!

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Cabbage and Noodles - Hungarian Haluski

Sauteed cabbage and egg noodles are a perfect pairing in this tasty side dish or meatless main dish. Once all the ingredients are combined in the skillet, it's ready to serve but for even more flavor, cover and bake in the oven for an additional 25 minutes to help all the flavors meld into the pasta for an even more flavorful bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 266
Author Sally Humeniuk

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces egg noodles, I used homemade style. Gluten free linguine is excellent too
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more during saute'
  • 4-6 ounces mushrooms, white or cremini, sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 large onion, diced or sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and rough chopped
  • ½ head green cabbage, sliced into ½" slices (more if desired)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more during serving if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, more if desired
  • ½ cup peas, frozen or fresh
  • 2 Tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced

Instructions

  • Heat water in a large pot and cook 8 ounces pasta according to directions. See recipe note #1 regarding different pasta choices. The pasta should cook while you prepare the other ingredients in next step. But watch the timing on the pasta if using gluten-free noodles as they'll be done before you're ready to add them into the cabbage mixture.

Cook's Note:

  • Save about one cup of your pasta water when you drain the noodles!
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add sliced 4-6 ounces mushrooms and sauté' until golden, about 5 minutes. If needed, add ½ Tablespoon butter to help with browning. Add thinly diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Start with ½ of the cabbage and stir into the mushroom, onion mixture. Add 1 Tablespoon the butter and cook until the cabbage begins to brown. See recipe note #2 if wanting to add less oil. Add remaining cabbage and additional Tablespoon butter. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder at this time and continue to cook, stirring until the cabbage has softened and browned around the edges.
  • Once the noodles are al dente and drained (remember to save some of that pasta water), add the noodles a little at a time until you are happy with the ratio of noodles to cabbage. Add 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, less if desired, taste and add more if needed. Add ½ cup peas and stir to combine. If you want the dish to be a little "creamy", add some of the pasta water, about ¼ cup at a time until desired wetness is achieved.
  • At this point, the recipe is delicious and may be served right out of the skillet. The cabbage and noodles are tasty for sure but to infuse even more flavor, place the mixture into a buttered large casserole dish or roasting pan, add up to ½ cup pasta water, cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 300F degree oven for 10 minutes, remove the foil and continue to bake 15 minutes more. Baking in the oven helps to tenderize the noodles and cabbage a little more and infuses the onion and garlic flavors into the noodles. I highly recommend the baking step.
  • Just before serving, whether you serve from the skillet or after baking in the oven, drizzle extra olive oil over the dish and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons parsley just before serving. See recipe note # 4 regarding leftovers.

Notes

  1. Any favorite cooked noodles work great in this recipe, just use your favorite.
  2. If you're trying to cut back on the olive oil and butter, small additions of water work well except when cooking the mushrooms and onions.
  3. If you want to add meat to this dish, add diced pancetta (about 1 cup) at the same time as when you add the onions. You can also use sliced kielbasa, bacon or ham.
  4. This recipe is best eaten right after it's first finished. I've made it in the morning and reheated it the same evening and it is fine but not fabulous then.
  5. This recipe serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side. You may add more or less noodles to adjust servings to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Cabbage and Noodles - Hungarian Haluski
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 446mg19%
Potassium 354mg10%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 420IU8%
Vitamin C 36.9mg45%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com

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Published on April 13, 2018

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  1. robyn neff says

    April 19, 2022 at 7:24 AM

    5 stars
    I was looking for a ‘comfort food” recipe to use up a head of cabbage that I got in my organic bag this week. This totally fit the bill. I did add some shreaded carrot (also in the bag) to add some color and extra vitamins. Very yummy!! Thanks Sally!

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  2. shayneCooks says

    April 19, 2022 at 7:18 AM

    5 stars
    I’m about to make this tonight and am VERY excited. I LOVE egg noodles and cabbage so I’m sure this is going to be most excellent!

    Reply
  3. STAN says

    April 19, 2022 at 7:11 AM

    5 stars
    BEST EVER! I actually chopped up about 3/4 of a pounds of lean corned beef and added it to this recipe. SOOOO good!!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 19, 2022 at 10:32 AM

      Stan, this is a perfect recipe with corned beef added in! Yum!

      Reply
  4. julia g says

    April 19, 2022 at 7:06 AM

    5 stars
    I’m from western PA, and many, many moons ago, my grandmother (who is Hungarian) and her friends taught me to make this, however they taught me to add potatoes but I prefer it with noodles. This is a wonderful recipe Sally.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 19, 2022 at 10:33 AM

      Hi Julia! I’m glad you liked the recipe and I have to say, potatoes would be fabulous. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!

      Reply
  5. Dan b says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:38 AM

    5 stars
    My wife and I really enjoyed this.I am a fan of Egg Noodles and I never experienced them this way.

    Reply
  6. fran says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:37 AM

    5 stars
    I’ve been making this for years & come from a Slovak background. We also make it with sausage and I do like the addition of mushrooms. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      February 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM

      Fran, the addition of sausage sounds like just what I need to make this a hearty meal. Thanks for stopping by to comment!

      Reply
  7. Jess says

    September 15, 2019 at 2:21 PM

    5 stars
    I love the idea of this but I really don’t like mushrooms! Is there anything I could substitute them for to still get a rich flavour?

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      October 1, 2019 at 7:02 AM

      Hi Jess, sorry this reply is so late. You may omit the mushrooms and this dish is still rich and delicious.

      Reply
  8. Mysty says

    May 15, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    Im Hungarian and never in my life heard of Haluski. It sounds central european indeed, but more Slovakian maybe…Czech? Polish?
    In Hungary the recipe is “kaposztas laska”.

    Reply
    • Robert says

      September 24, 2019 at 10:55 PM

      Me too. OTHER THAN SEASONING AND BUTTER, WE ONLY HAD 3 INGRED. FRIED CABBAGE AND ONIONS AND WIDE EGG NOODLES, PERIOD! FRIED ONIONS IS A MUST! YOUR CORRECT ON THE NAME. YOU ARE HUNGARIAN😃

      Reply
  9. tina says

    November 9, 2018 at 3:55 AM

    5 stars
    Made this several times already, with wild porcini we picked here in the Sierras. Love it exactly as is. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      November 9, 2018 at 5:32 PM

      Tina, thanks so much for stopping by to let me know this. You’ve made my day and I’m so glad you like the recipe! Wow, fresh, while porcini mushrooms in the dish? Excellent!

      Reply
  10. Tami Nabor says

    April 14, 2018 at 4:10 PM

    5 stars
    Easy, delicious, and healthy!!!! I’m already looking forward to the next time I make this!!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 14, 2018 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks Tami, I’m glad you liked it. I’m thinking about trying it next time with zucchini noodles. Since you turned me on to zucchini noodles, what do you think?

      Reply
      • Jackie says

        June 6, 2018 at 7:25 PM

        How many people does this serve?

        Reply
        • Sally Humeniuk says

          June 6, 2018 at 11:38 PM

          Hi Jackie, I’ll go in and edit the recipe but it feeds 4 people as a main dish and 6 as a side.

          Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 2, 2019 at 3:55 PM

        How did it come out with zoodles? I grew up on cabbage and noodles (Polish heritage), Thanks!

        Reply
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