Pasta & rice
Lazanki (lazanki)
Lazanki are small square or diamond-shaped pasta, traditionally served with sautéed cabbage and crispy bacon. A simple, comforting dish from Polish peasant cooking, often served on Christmas Eve without meat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the lazanki for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain them, keeping a little of the cooking water.
- Finely slice the cabbage and the onions.
- Fry the bacon in the oil for 4 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, soften the onions for 5 minutes, then add the cabbage and let it colour and wilt for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Season the cabbage with the marjoram, salt and pepper, then toss it with the drained pasta and a spoonful of cooking water.
- Add the crispy bacon and the butter, mix well and serve piping hot.
Variations and tips
Sweet version. Replace the cabbage and bacon with ground poppy seeds and icing sugar, a tradition of the Polish Christmas Eve supper.
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Poland
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Poland
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Poland
Poland
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Original Ecomely recipe.