Main Course

Túrós Csusza

Name: Túrós Csusza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: hungarian
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; 2 pcs egg large; 50 ml water; 0.5 tsp salt; 500 g cottage cheese small curd; 200 g sour cream; 50 g butter; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.25 tsp salt

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

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

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

69%Score

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

Storage

Store any leftover Túrós Csusza in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk or water to prevent drying out.