German Style Kielbasa and Noodles Recipe

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Lillian Julow of Gainesville, Florida pairs the zippy flavors of kielbasa with tender buttered noodles and crisp coleslaw. The result is a delicious entree that comes together quickly.

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German Style Kielbasa and Noodles Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

5-1/2 cups coleslaw mix
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional

Directions

Place coleslaw mix in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion in butter until onion is tender. Add the coleslaw mix, sugar and pepper; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Stir in poppy seeds if desired. Drain noodles; serve with cabbage mixture. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups kielbasa mixture with 3/4 cup noodles (prepared with smoked turkey kielbasa and reduced-fat butter) equals 369 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 110 mg cholesterol, 2,442 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as German Style Kielbasa and Noodles in Cooking for 2 Winter 2009, p26

Chopping Onions

I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia