Hungarian Cabbage Noodles with Caramelized Cabbage and Onions - Káposztás Tészta

Step 1

In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, eggs, and salt.

Step 2

Knead by machine for 10 minutes until a smooth dough is formed. It should not be sticky or too dry.

Step 3

Add a small amount of flour or water as necessary to form a smooth dough.

Step 4

Remove dough from machine and knead several times on the counter.

Step 5

Cover the dough in plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.

Step 7

Roll out each piece on a floured surface, dusting the dough generously with flour, into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter and about 1/16 of an inch thick.

Step 8

Let the rolled out dough rest on a floured surface for several hours until it is dry but still pliable.

Step 9

When the dough has dried, stack the circles of dough on top of each other and cut into 1 inch squares.

Step 10

When the cabbage and onions are finished, cook the pasta squares in boiling, salted water until tender but still al dente, about 10 minutes.

Step 11

Drain the pasta squares, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Combine with the cabbage and onion mixture, adding a little reserved pasta water if necessary.

Step 12

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 13

Combine thoroughly and serve.

Step 14

Slice the cabbage in half.

Step 15

Cut each half of cabbage into three wedges.

Step 16

Remove the core.

Step 17

Thinly slice the cabbage.

Step 18

Melt 1 stick of butter in a large pan.

Step 19

Add the cabbage and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 20

Cook, covered, on high for a few minutes. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring often, until cabbage is golden brown.

Step 21

Cut the onions in half and thinly slice.

Step 22

Melt 6 Tablespoons of butter in a large pan.

Step 23

Add the onions.

Step 24

Cook, covered, on high for a few minutes. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring often, until onions are golden brown.

Step 25

Combine the carmelized cabbage and onions. Add cooked drained pasta and combine. Add a ladle or two of the pasta water to thin the cabbage and onions and help them adhere to the pasta.

Step 26

Add salt and pepper to taste.