Sautéed cabbage and onion tossed with buttered noodles and bacon is one of my favorite meals and it couldn’t be easier to make. Cabbage and Noodles is an inexpensive comfort meal that we always look forward to during the cooler months.
Tis the season for comfort foods, or at least it should be. Our summer got off to a slow start this year and now it is lingering. But the cool weather is bound to get here sooner or later and I’m prepared with a stack of cool weather recipes.
I absolutely love sautéed cabbage. Especially if it is sautéed in bacon fat with onions and tossed with buttery noodles. How can anyone resist that?
Crispy salty bacon is always a good thing.
Sautéed fried cabbage becomes tender and sweet. It cooks down quite a bit and literally blends in with the noodles. I added just a few caraway seeds that I crush with the back of a spoon. Caraway seeds have a strong flavor and a little goes a long way. If you don’t like the taste of them, just leave them out.
And be sure to try Sweet and Sour Cabbage. It’s another one of my favorites.
Make It Spicy
If you want this recipe to be spicy, add a half teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
Recipe Tips
- Add some minced garlic for more flavor.
- Sliced smoked sausage can be used instead of bacon.
- Leave the caraway seeds out if you don’t like them.
- Don’t skimp on the salt and pepper. This is a simple dish with only a few ingredients and they add alot of the flavor.
How To Serve
This recipe can be eaten as a main dish or it makes a great side for pork chops. Some Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins are a must!
Storage
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for 4 days and can be reheated in a microwave.
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Cabbage and Noodles
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (7-8 slices) thick bacon, cut into1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 head green cabbage, sliced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel-lined plate.
- Add onion to bacon grease and cook until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. When they are done, drain and place in a large bowl with butter.
- Add cabbage to skillet with bacon grease and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, using tongs to move cabbage around so that it cooks evenly. Add caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Stir cabbage and bacon into noodles and serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Originally posted September 21, 2014. Updated with new content.
Absolutely tasty! The cabbage was perfectly sautéed and the buttery noodles really tied the whole dish together. It’s exactly the kind of warm, comforting meal that you look forward to during the winter months.” — Reviewed by: Tim Hortons Menu Canada
This cabbage and noodles recipe looks absolutely delicious, especially with the bacon flavor! I really like how simple and comforting it is. I’ve been exploring different meal ideas lately, and I recently came across a great guide on the Chipotle Menu with Prices that also offers customizable and healthy options. It’s interesting to see how different cuisines can be both tasty and satisfying in their own way. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Christin, this is such a comforting and straightforward recipe. I really like how a few simple ingredients like cabbage, bacon, and noodles can come together into something this satisfying. Cooking the cabbage in bacon fat with onions must add a lot of depth, and I can imagine how well everything blends together once it’s tossed with buttery noodles.
It feels like the kind of meal you make when you want something warm and filling without overcomplicating things. I was browsing the starbucks menu recently and honestly this would pair really nicely with a hot coffee, especially on a cooler evening. Definitely one of those recipes worth keeping on repeat.