Cabbage and Noodles with Kielbasa Recipe
This comforting Cabbage and Noodles recipe combines tender egg noodles with savory kielbasa, sautéed cabbage, and peas in a buttery, flavorful skillet dish. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it balances textures and flavors with sautéed sausage, sweet onions, and garlic for an easy-to-make, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Oil
- 12 ounces kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup salted butter
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped (approx. 6 to 7 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup frozen peas
Pasta and Seasoning
- 8 ounces egg noodles (dry)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until it is lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté Onion: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the salted butter, and diced onion to the pan with the sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Cabbage and Garlic: Add the chopped cabbage and minced garlic to the saucepan. Stir to combine and cook until the cabbage is tender and slightly wilted, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Peas and Noodles: Stir in the frozen peas and cooked egg noodles. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes until heated through, stirring gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Notes
- You can substitute kielbasa with any smoked sausage or even a vegetarian sausage alternative.
- Adjust seasoning gradually to your taste, especially the salt, as the sausage and butter add saltiness.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles.
- To add extra flavor, consider tossing in some smoked paprika or red pepper flakes while cooking the cabbage.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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