Łazanki Z Kapustą

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 300 gWheat flour
• 2Egg, beaten
• 700 gSauerkraut, drained and roughly chopped
• 30 gDried porcini mushroom, rinsed
• 150 gOnion, diced
• 150 gSmoked bacon, diced
• 10 gLard, softened
• 2 tspMarjoram, dried
• 14 gSalt, divided
• 1 tspBlack pepper, freshly ground
• 2.56 LWater, divided

Equipment

stovetop, scale, mixing bowl, pot, skillet, rolling pin, knife, cutting board, colander, slotted spoon, wooden spoon, serving spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise En Place

   Gather measured ingredients and set out a scale, bowl, pot, skillet, rolling pin, knife, board, colander, and slotted spoon. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Soak Mushrooms

   Soak dried porcini mushrooms in 500 ml warm water until pliable, keeping the soaking liquid for the braise. · 30 min

   What to look for: Mushrooms look swollen and the water is dark brown.

3. 3
   Simmer Mushrooms

   Simmer the mushrooms in their soaking liquid until tender, then lift them out, chop finely, and reserve the dark liquid. · 20 min

   What to look for: Mushrooms are soft and the liquid smells earthy.

4. 4
   Knead Pasta Dough

   Mix wheat flour, eggs, 60 ml water, and 4 g salt into a firm dough, then knead until smooth and no dry flour remains. · 12 min

   What to look for: Dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly firm.

5. 5
   Cut Pasta Squares

   Roll the dough thinly on a lightly floured board, cut it into 2 cm squares, and dust the pieces so they do not stick. · 10 min

   What to look for: Small pasta squares are even, thin, and separate.

6. 6
   Boil Pasta Squares

   Boil the pasta squares in 2 l water with 10 g salt until tender but still springy, then drain and toss with 10 g lard. · 5 min

   What to look for: Pasta floats and looks pale, tender, and slightly glossy.

7. 7
   Render Bacon

   Render diced smoked bacon in the skillet over medium heat, then add onion and fry until the onion is golden at the edges. · 8 min

   When it is done: Bacon pieces are browned and any pork reaches 63°C / 145°F internally.

8. 8
   Braise Cabbage

   Add sauerkraut, chopped mushrooms, marjoram, black pepper, and reserved mushroom liquid; braise uncovered, stirring often. · 20 min

   What to look for: Sauerkraut softens and most liquid reduces to a moist glaze.

9. 9
   Toss Łazanki

   Toss the drained pasta squares through the cabbage mixture until glossy and evenly coated; adjust salt and pepper. · 3 min

   What to look for: Pasta, cabbage, bacon, and mushrooms are evenly mixed.

10. 10
    Serve Hot

    Serve the hot łazanki in warm bowls, spooning any bacon, cabbage, and mushroom bits from the skillet over the top. · 2 min

    What to look for: Bowls are steaming and the pasta is coated with cabbage mixture.