Description
Cabbage and Noodles is a comforting, budget-friendly meal made with tender cabbage, buttery egg noodles, and smoky kielbasa sausage. This simple one-pan dish is packed with flavor, comes together in about 40 minutes, and is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 to 7 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup frozen peas
- 8 ounces egg noodles, dry
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the remaining olive oil, butter, and diced onion.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and minced garlic.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Add the frozen peas and cooked egg noodles.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss everything together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or dinner rolls.
- Pair with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of applesauce for a traditional pairing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with a little butter or broth.
- Microwave individual portions for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.