Instructions:
- Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the noodles until al dente, then drain well.
- Prepare the bacon
- In a skillet, fry the diced bacon until golden and crispy.
- Reserve the rendered fat for extra flavor.
- Mix the base
- In a bowl, combine the hot noodles with the cottage cheese and sour cream.
- Season lightly with salt (be careful, since bacon is salty).
- Assemble
- Stir in half of the crispy bacon and its fat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with the rest of the bacon.
- Serve
- Enjoy warm, as a hearty main dish or as a comforting side.
👉 Variation:
Some Hungarians like it sweet instead of savory — in that case, skip the bacon and salt, and add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for a sweet cottage cheese noodle dish.
Would you like me to also give you the authentic baked version (where it’s finished in the oven for an even creamier texture), or keep it stovetop?