The main ingredients of Krautfleckerl (small pasta squares with shredded cabbage) are pasta and white cabbage. Enhanced with onions and delicious seasoning, the classic version of this dish is quite impressive. It’s also quick and easy to make and only requires cheap ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar (or less depending on taste)
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 4 Tables butter or bacon fat divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, diced, optional
• 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 12 ounces pasta (egg noodles)
• 1 small handful of parsley, chopped
• Salt
• Pepper + more to serve
• White wine vinegar (optional)

Procedure

1. Add sugar and caraway to a large pot, let the sugar melt and begin to caramelize. Stir occasionally to prevent seeds and sugar from burning.
2. Once the sugar is fully melted and beginning to brown, add half of the butter (2 Tablespoons), the onion, and the garlic (optional), stir to combine and begin to soften the onion.
3. Add the cabbage and a pinch of salt and stir again. Let it steam for about 30 minutes with a closed lid.
4. Cook the pasta al dente. Strain, rinse in cold water and allow it to drain well.
5. Add the pasta back to the cooking pot and spoon the cabbage into the pot with the pasta (this will allow you to control how much liquid you bring from the cooked cabbage). Mix the pasta and cabbage. Add the rest of the butter and season with parsley and pepper. Serve while still warm.
6. Provide vinegar and pepper on the table for individuals to add to their own servings.