Polish Pasta with Cheese Curd (Kluski z Serem)

Kluski z Serem (Polish Noodles with Cottage Cheese)

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6

Delicious and easy Polish-style noodles combined with cottage cheese, often referred to as lazy pierogies.

ingredients

• 6 ounces egg noodles (gluten-free option available)
• 6 ounces bacon, chopped into 1 inch pieces (optional)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Begin cooking the pasta according to package instructions.
2. In the meantime, fry the bacon and place it on paper towels to absorb excess grease, keeping the drippings in the pan.
3. Sauté the onion in the reserved bacon grease until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Combine the pasta with the onions and bacon, then stir in the sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper before serving!

Option: If not using bacon, sauté the onions in 4 tablespoons of butter.
Option: Incorporate 2 cloves of minced garlic, cooking them after the onions.
Option: Add 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley right before serving.
Note: This dish tastes great warm or chilled!
Note: It works well as a side dish or as a main course.