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Pork stew served with pasta and a dollop of sour cream
Delicious pork stew with pasta and sour cream

Creamy Hungarian Pork Stew with Pasta

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The king of quick weeknight dinners. While traditional dumplings (Nokedli) take time, using dried pasta like elbow macaroni or rotini makes this meal a breeze. In this version, the paprika-infused stew base is enriched with tomato paste for deeper color and a touch of acidity, helping the sauce cling perfectly to the pasta.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 750 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Pot for pasta
  • Colander

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely chop the onions and sauté them in the oil until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic, stir once, then remove from heat.

Tip: Garlic burns quickly, so be careful not to scorch it.
2 ✓

Stir in the paprika, then add the ground pork. Return to the heat and sauté until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Caramelizing the tomato paste removes its raw acidity and deepens the color.
3 ✓

Pour in the water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer covered for about 20-25 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Tip: Ground meat cooks fast, but the sauce needs time to develop flavor.
4 ✓

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.

Tip: Don't overcook the pasta; the hot sauce will soften it further on the plate.
5 ✓

Serve the pasta on plates, ladle the thick stew over it, and top with a large spoonful of sour cream.

Tip: A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness.

Recipe FAQ

Why add tomato paste?
The tomato adds umami and acidity, deepening the meat's flavor and thickening the sauce.
Should I mix it with the pasta?
It's up to you, but tossing the pasta in the skillet with the sauce before serving helps the noodles absorb the flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 2 medium Onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 14 oz Dried Pasta (Macaroni or Rotini)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Water (for the stew)