Cabbage and noodles is an easy side dish that needs just a few ingredients and is ready in minutes.
This cabbage and noodles recipe uses pre-packaged coleslaw cooked in buttery egg noodles with a little salt and pepper.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Wholesome and delicious, fried cabbage and noodles (AKA Haluskie in Polish) is a comforting dish the whole family will love.
- Difficulty: One-skillet dishes make weeknight cooking and cleanup a breeze.
- Budget tip: Budget-friendly cabbage and noodles are perfect for using leftover vegetables or meat.
- Serving suggestions: Make it a main dish and add Polska kielbasa, ground sausage, chicken, ham, bacon, or mini meatballs.
Only 5 Ingredients!
Cabbage: Coleslaw mix contains both red and green cabbage and shredded carrots and is the perfect timesaver for prep and cleanup.
Noodles: Wide egg noodles stay firm and sturdy even when they become leftovers. You can also use penne, ziti, bowtie pasta, elbow, or shells.
Variations: Toss in a ready-made bag of mixed veggies or sauteed onions and mushrooms for extra color and a boost of nutrition.
How to Make Cabbage and Noodles
- Cook onion and garlic in butter (full recipe below).
- Add coleslaw mix and cook until tender.
- Stir in dry noodles and cook until heated through. Season.
Serving Suggestions
As a side dish, cabbage and noodles are great alongside homemade meatloaf, pork chops, or baked lemon chicken thighs.
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftover fried cabbage and noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Portions can be frozen in zippered bags for up to a month. Reheat leftovers on the stove top or in a casserole dish covered with foil in the oven. Use leftovers in a tomatoey soup or a quick stir fry.
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Cabbage and Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the onion in butter over medium heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the coleslaw mix and cook until tender, about 7-9 minutes.
- Stir in the noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt & pepper.
Notes
- Diced ham, crisp bacon, sliced kielbasa, or crumbled sausage are great additions to this recipe.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Freeze leftover portions in zippered bags for up to four weeks.
- Reheat leftovers on the stove top or in a covered casserole dish in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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