Ah! You’re talking about Hungarian potato pasta, which is usually túrós csusza with potatoes or krumplis tészta—a comforting, traditional Hungarian dish. 🥔🍝
Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Potato Noodles / Pasta with a savory topping:
🥔 Hungarian Potato Pasta (Krumplis Tészta / Túrós Csusza Style)
🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Potato Pasta:
- 500 g (about 1 lb) potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 300–350 g (2½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping (optional savory style):
- 150 g smoked bacon or lardons, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream (tejföl) for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Potato Dough
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash smooth and let cool slightly.
- Add egg and salt, then gradually mix in flour to form a soft, pliable dough.
- Roll out the dough 1–2 mm thick, or cut into strips (like tagliatelle) or small squares.
2️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Drop in the potato pasta and cook 3–5 minutes, until tender (fresh pasta cooks quickly).
- Drain well.
3️⃣ Prepare the Topping
- In a frying pan, cook diced bacon until crisp.
- Add onions and sauté until soft and golden.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Toss drained potato pasta with the bacon-onion mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top.
⭐ Tips
- Fresh potato pasta cooks very quickly—don’t overcook.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and just toss with butter, onions, and paprika.
- Some recipes add cheese (like cottage cheese or grated Hungarian trappista) for extra richness.
If you want, I can also give a “sweet Hungarian potato pasta” version, which uses cottage cheese and sugar—another traditional way Hungarians enjoy potato pasta.
Do you want me to do that?
