Káposztás Tészta (Hungarian Cabbage and Noodles)
Sweet, caramelised cabbage tossed with egg noodles and black pepper, cheap and so tasty.
- Time40 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.61 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a very large pan. Add the sugar and let it turn golden brown, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 2
Add the cabbage and salt and stir. Cook on a medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring often, until soft and deeply golden.
25 min - 3
Meanwhile boil the noodles for 5 minutes and drain.
5 min - 4
Toss the noodles through the cabbage with the butter and plenty of black pepper.
- 5
Serve hot, as a main or alongside sausages.
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