Hungarian Cabbage Noodles (Káposztás Tészta)

Hungarian Cabbage Noodles, known as Káposztás Tészta, is a simple and comforting Hungarian dish made with tender cabbage, egg noodles, onions, and a little seasoning. With its humble ingredients and satisfying flavor, it is a classic example of traditional Hungarian home cooking.

The cabbage is slowly cooked until soft and lightly caramelized, then combined with tender noodles to create a dish that is both inexpensive and wonderfully comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded
• 400 g (14 oz) Hungarian egg noodles or wide egg noodles
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for the pasta water
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika, optional
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
• 1 tablespoon butter, optional