How to Make Turos Csusza (Pasta with Cottage Cheese) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turos Csusza, also known as Pasta with Cottage Cheese, is a classic Hungarian dish that is simple, hearty, and incredibly delicious. This dish is popular all over Hungary and is often enjoyed as a comforting meal on a chilly evening. It's the perfect combination of tender pasta and creamy cottage cheese, with the addition of crispy bacon and sour cream to add depth of flavor.

One of the best things about Turos Csusza is that it is incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingred...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 3 ½ slices smoked bacon
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Place the drained noodles in a large baking dish. Stir the sour cream into the noodles. Spoon the cottage cheese evenly over the top of the noodle mixture. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top; season with salt.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cottage cheese softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 317mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 281mg