German Cabbage and Noodles Recipe

German cabbage and noodles with bratwurst and apples in a cast iron skillet ready for serving.

German Cabbage and Noodles Recipe

This delicious German Cabbage and Noodles recipe with sausage combines tender cabbage, noodles, and a flavorful mustard sauce for a perfect one-pot meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 490kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

8 ounces wide egg noodles measured dry
12 ounces bratwurst (kielbasa or any smoked sausage) sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup salted butter
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional or to taste
1 onion chopped
1 large apple chopped (peeled or unpeeled)
6 cups chopped cabbage (see notes)
2 clove garlic minced or pressed
salt and black pepper to taste

Mustard Sauce

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and cracked black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet (I use a 12-inch cast iron skillet) and lightly brown the sliced sausages.
Add the remaining olive oil, butter, caraway seeds, red pepper flakes, chopped onions, and apples to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cabbage and garlic and continue to cook until tender, about another 10 minutes. Then, stir in the noodles and cook until heated through.

Mustard Sauce

While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the mustard sauce by whisking the ingredients in a small bowl.

To Serve

Spoon cabbage and noodles and generous amounts of sausage onto serving plates and garnish with drizzles of Mustard Sauce.

Notes

Cabbage: I like to slice and chop the cabbage similarly to the noodle's width. You can use all green cabbage or, as I've done here, a combination of green and red cabbage. The red cabbage color does tend to bleed into the noodles, so I will often saute it in a small skillet and add it to the dish at the end.
Mustard Sauce: This mustard sauce makes enough to drizzle over individual portions. If you want to toss the cabbage and noodles in the sauce, I recommend making a double portion.

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