Kraut And Noodles Recipes

SAUERKRAUT AND NOODLES

Steps:

• For noodles:.
• Bring salted water to boil and cook according to package directions.
• For sauerkraut:.
• Drain sauerkraut in a colander, and with the back of a spoon squeeze it out until rather dry.
• Optionally cut sauerkraut crosswise on a cutting board. It will be easier to mix and eat when using short noodles.
• Deseed bell pepper and cut into 1/8 inch slices.
• Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat and fry onion and pepper until onion in transparent, 3 minutes.
• Add paprika, sauerkraut, apple juice and majoram. Stir to mix, reduce heat to medium low and cook covered for 5 minutes. Almost all liquid should have been absorbed. Otherwise cook open over high heat until almost dry.
• Taste with salt and pepper.
• For topping:.
• Mix sour cream with 2/3 of the chives. Reserve rest for garnish.
• To assemble:.
• Mix noodles with sauerkraut. Put on individual plates and top with sour cream. Garnish with chives. ( I mince a small part of the bell pepper for additional garnish).
• Note: If you can't get a small can of sauerkraut, the rest of a larger can will keep covered in the fridge for several days. German sauerkraut is mild. Taste yours. If it is very acidic rinse quickly in a colander under the tap.

SAUERKRAUT, BACON, AND PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until barely tender and firm to the bite, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until barely crispy and fat is rendered, 6 to 7 minutes. Reserve 3 tablespoons fat in the pan; drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Drain noodles. Cook onion in the skillet until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in noodles to coat.
• Transfer noodle mixture to a casserole dish. Toss in sauerkraut, bacon, and mushroom soup. Measure milk into the soup can, shake, and pour into the dish. Mix to combine; season with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

PASTA WITH KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and kielbasa, and cook until kielbasa begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, mustard, and cayenne; cook about 4 minutes more. Stir in wine and parsley, and heat through.
• Toss ziti with kielbasa and sauerkraut, and serve immediately.

KLUSKI (POLISH NOODLES AND SAUERKRAUT)

Steps:

• 1. Add a can of sauerkraut and 1 can water to pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to simmer and cook for about an hour until sauerkraut is tender.
• 2. While the sauerkraut is cooking, boil noodles according to package directions.
• 3. Remove salt pork from rind and dice. Put in hot skillet and fry on medium heat until pork is brown and drippings are rendered. Remove pork and discard, keeping the drippings.
• 4. Drain sauerkraut well and return to pot. Add drained noodles gradually until you have a good equal mix. Add a little pork drippings and stir.
• 5. Stir gently and cook on low heat. Add more drippings if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste, AFTER tasting sauerkraut. simmer on low heat for about 1/2 hour stirring frequently, until flavors are blended. Serve hot with Kielbasa or smoked ham.

SAUERKRAUT HOT DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork. Add onion and celery; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in sauerkraut, noodles, soup and mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.

NOODLES AND KRAUT

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. , In a small skillet, melt butter. Add onion; saute until tender. Add noodles and sauerkraut; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.