Semolina Pasta

Name: Semolina Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Small pasta (e.g., snail, square); 150 g Semolina; 50 g Butter; 80 g Granulated sugar; 2 g Salt; 50 g Powdered sugar (for serving); 100 g Jam (for serving)

pasta

vegetarian

boiled

everyday

main course

soft

Hungarian

all seasons

Hot

Difficulty

easy

Time

25m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

High

Semolina pasta is a true Hungarian classic that brings back childhood memories for many. This simple yet satisfying sweet dish is a perfect choice for a quick lunch or a light dinner. The combination of buttery, toasted semolina and soft pasta is irresistible, especially when topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and homemade jam. Prepare this nostalgic dish yourself and enjoy the taste of home!

Steps

Cook Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, then cook the small pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Toast Semolina

In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the semolina and toast it, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it!

Combine Ingredients

Combine the toasted semolina with the cooked pasta in a large bowl. Add the granulated sugar and mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and coats the pasta and semolina evenly.

Serve

Serve immediately while warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar and homemade jam to taste. Enjoy!

Extra Tips

► If you want to make it even creamier, you can drizzle a little milk over the pasta after cooking.

► Experiment with different jams! Apricot and plum are the most popular, but raspberry also goes wonderfully with it.

► You can add a pinch of cinnamon to the toasted semolina if you like extra flavors.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	350 kcal	875 kcal
Protein	10g	25g
Fat	8g	20g
Carbohydrate	60g	150g
Fiber	3g	7.5g
Sugar	20g	50g

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