4-Ingredient Fried Cabbage and Noodles
This fried cabbage and noodles dish is a classic budget-friendly comfort meal. The cabbage and onions slowly caramelize in butter, giving the noodles a rich, slightly sweet flavor. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for feeding a family with just a few pantry ingredients.
Servings
4 servings
🧾 Ingredients
12 oz wide egg noodles
1 medium green cabbage (about 2–2½ lb), cored and thinly sliced
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more if needed)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
(Salt and pepper are usually considered pantry staples, so the recipe is still known as “4 ingredients.”)
Directions
Cook the noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until just tender (al dente).
Drain and set aside.
Caramelize the onions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt.
Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and golden.
Cook the cabbage
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet with the onions.
Stir and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage becomes tender and lightly browned.
Add remaining butter
Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt into the cabbage mixture.
Combine with noodles
Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet.
Toss everything together gently until the noodles are coated with the buttery cabbage mixture.
Season and serve
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Taste and add extra butter if you want it richer.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm from a big bowl with:
A simple green salad
Fresh sliced tomatoes with salt
Steamed green beans
Applesauce or crusty bread
For extra protein, you can add:
Sliced smoked sausage
Leftover roasted chicken
Crispy bacon pieces
Tip:
For deeper flavor, let some of the cabbage sit in the pan without stirring for a mincaramelized.qo it gets slightly browned and caramelized.
