Krautfleckerl

Name: Krautfleckerl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 400g Fleckerl pasta (or pappardelle broken into squares); 1 medium white cabbage, cored and shredded; 1 large onion, diced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp caraway seeds; Salt, black pepper; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; Fresh parsley

Krautfleckerl (KROWT-flek-erl)

Cabbage Pasta

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 383 kcal

Square egg pasta tossed with slowly caramelized cabbage, seasoned with caraway and a touch of sugar — a humble yet addictive Austrian classic.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 10.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 15.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

large skillet large pot sharp knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic plate

Garnishes: parsley, black pepper

Accompaniments: green salad, fried egg

Ingredients

400g Fleckerl pasta (or pappardelle broken into squares)
1 medium white cabbage, cored and shredded
1 large onion, diced
3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp caraway seeds
Salt, black pepper
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Fresh parsley

Instructions

1
Cook Fleckerl pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook 5 min until translucent.
3
Add shredded cabbage and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 min until deeply caramelized and golden.
4
Season with caraway seeds, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
5
Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a splash of pasta water to bring it together.
6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Some cooks add a fried egg on top.

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Did You Know?

Krautfleckerl is the Austrian dish that tastes even better the next day — reheated leftovers develop deeper, more complex caramelized flavors.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large skillet
large pot
sharp knife

Garnishing

parsley, black pepper

Accompaniments

green salad, fried egg

The Story Behind Krautfleckerl

Krautfleckerl epitomizes Austrian home cooking: simple ingredients elevated by patience. The slow caramelization of cabbage with a touch of sugar creates a sweet-savory flavor that has sustained Austrian families for generations as an affordable, satisfying meal.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed weekday lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional

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