Description
Polish Noodles with Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream offer a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender egg noodles combined with savory sautéed onions and garlic, enriched by a luscious blend of cottage cheese and sour cream. Perfect as a hearty side or a satisfying vegetarian main, this traditional Eastern European recipe is simple to prepare and full of homestyle flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (16 oz) package egg noodles
- 1 (16 oz) container cottage cheese
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the noodles and keep them warm.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a large skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and begin to turn slightly brown, enhancing their sweetness and flavor.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked noodles, cottage cheese, sour cream, and reserved pasta cooking water into the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir gently and cook for a few minutes until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Season and serve: Taste the mixture and add salt if necessary. Serve the Polish noodles garnished with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for freshness and color.
Notes
- Using salted butter adds depth of flavor, but adjust salt in the final dish accordingly.
- Reserve pasta cooking water to help create a creamy sauce that coats the noodles.
- Cottage cheese adds a unique texture—use full fat for creamier results or low fat for a lighter dish.
- For a richer taste, you can lightly brown the butter before adding onions and garlic.
- This recipe can be served as a main dish or a side, particularly with grilled or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Keywords: Polish noodles,cottage cheese noodles,egg noodles with sour cream,Polish comfort food,vegetarian noodle recipe
