Túrós Csusza
Túrós Csusza is a traditional Hungarian dish featuring homemade pasta squares tossed with creamy cottage cheese, crispy bacon, and a touch of sour cream. This vegetarian version omits the bacon and focuses on the rich dairy and pasta combination. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together quickly.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 621 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
pasta
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 2 pcsegg, large
- 50 mlwater
- 0.5 tspsalt
Ingredients
- 500 gcottage cheese, small curd
- 200 gsour cream
- 50 gbutter
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 tspsalt
Equipment
large skillet · rolling pin · large bowl · large pot · colander · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the flour, eggs, water, and salt for the pasta in a large bowl.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If the dough is too dry, add a tiny bit more water, a teaspoon at a time. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour.
- 2
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
About 7 min
- 3
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
About 10 min
- 4
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 2-3 mm.
About 3 min
- 5
Cut the rolled dough into small, roughly 2x2 cm squares or irregular shapes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Don't worry about perfect shapes; rustic is traditional for this dish.
- 6
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
- 7
Add the pasta squares to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are al dente.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Cook in batches if your pot is not large enough to avoid overcrowding.
- 8
Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly.
About 1 min
- 9
Melt the butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 10
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the melted butter and toss to coat.
About 1 min
- 11
Stir in the cottage cheese, sour cream, black pepper, and salt, mixing until everything is well combined and heated through.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be gentle when mixing to avoid breaking up the cottage cheese too much if you prefer larger curds.
- 12
Serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 620.7kcal
- Protein
- 25.8g
- Carbs
- 63.1g
- Fat
- 29g
- Fibre
- 2.1g
- Sugar
- 5.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover Túrós Csusza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk or water to prevent drying out.
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