My aunt used to make this when the pantry looked empty. It sounds incredibly plain but the magic happens in the pan. The smell alone makes people wand

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

1 medium green cabbage (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds), cored and thinly sliced into shreds
12 ounces wide egg noodles, uncooked
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, optional for serving
Simple cabbage noodle ingredients on a kitchen counter
Simple cabbage noodle ingredients on a kitchen counter