Hungarian Potato Pasta

Hungarian Potato Pasta is called Krumplis Tészta 🇭🇺 — a cozy, traditional comfort dish that’s simple, filling, and very loved in Hungarian homes.

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🥔 Hungarian Potato Pasta (Krumplis Tészta)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and diced

• 8 oz (225 g) egg noodles or small pasta (traditionally csőtészta or kocka)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 tbsp oil or lard (traditional flavor uses lard)

• 1–1½ tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

   • Boil pasta in well-salted water until just tender.

   • Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the potatoes

   • Boil diced potatoes in salted water until very soft.

   • Drain and mash roughly (not smooth).

3. Make the paprika base

   • Heat oil or lard in a large pan over medium heat.

   • Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden.

   • Remove pan briefly from heat, stir in paprika (this prevents burning).

4. Combine

   • Add mashed potatoes to the pan.

   • Season with salt (and pepper if using).

   • Stir well, then add cooked pasta.

   • Mix gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. Serve

   • Serve hot, traditionally with:

     • Pickles or cucumber salad

     • Sour cream on the side (optional but common)

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⭐ Hungarian Tips

• The texture should be soft and slightly chunky, not creamy.

• Good-quality sweet Hungarian paprika makes a big difference.

• Some families add a little caraway seed for extra flavor.

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If you’d like, I can also share:

• A crispy fried version

• A one-pan shortcut

• Or explain how Hungarians traditionally serve it

Just tell me 😊