My aunt used to make this when the pantry looked empty. It sounds incredibly plain but the magic happens in the pan. The smell alone makes people wand

up the buttery bits from the bottom of the dish make it feel like a complete, stick-to-your-ribs supper.

3-Ingredient Cabbage and Egg Noodles

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

1 medium green cabbage (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), cored and thinly sliced into shreds

12 ounces wide egg noodles, uncooked

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, optional for serving

Simple cabbage noodle ingredients on a kitchen counter

Directions

Bring a large pot