Description
Haluski is a classic Eastern European dish made with tender sautéed cabbage, hearty egg noodles, and flavorful kielbasa, all enriched with plenty of butter. This comforting and satisfying recipe is quick to prepare, making it a perfect side dish or main course that combines savory, buttery goodness with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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Haluski Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked no-yolk egg noodles (½-inch wide or any size)
- 6 tbsp salted butter (divided)
- 6 oz. kielbasa, cut into small 1″ pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head green cabbage (about 2 lbs.), core removed and cut into 1½” bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp mustard (spicy brown or Dijon, optional)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
- Sauté Kielbasa: In a deep nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until bubbly. Add the kielbasa pieces and sauté for about 3 minutes until they brown and crisp up. Remove the kielbasa with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate.
- Cook Vegetables: Using the same skillet with the rendered kielbasa fat, add the chopped onions, minced garlic, cabbage pieces, and 2 more tablespoons of butter. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender, which takes about 8 minutes depending on your preference for tenderness.
- Combine and Season: Return the cooked noodles and kielbasa to the skillet with the cabbage mixture. Toss everything together to combine and warm through. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add the mustard if using, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the Haluski immediately while hot and enjoy this deliciously comforting dish.
Notes
- This traditional Haluski recipe combines fried cabbage and noodles enriched with butter and savory kielbasa, making it a satisfying side or entree.
- The dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick family meal.
- Feel free to use any type of egg noodles you prefer, though no-yolk varieties provide a richer flavor.
- Adding mustard is optional but gives a nice tangy depth to the dish.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the kielbasa and add mushrooms or tofu instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 577 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
