Step 1

In a large Dutch oven cook the bacon until almost crisp.

Step 2

To the same Dutch oven add 3 tbsp of the butter and melt. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the cabbage, salt and pepper, stir everything together and cook for 10 minutes covered, until the cabbage softens.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 5

Add the cooked noodles to the Dutch oven, remaining 3 tbsp of butter and stir. Cook for a couple more minutes, until everything is heated through.

Step 6

Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary. Serve warm with lots of freshly ground black pepper.