Lazy Man’s Pierogi

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Quick and Easy Lazy Man's Pierogi Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

441

Sugar

Fat

24g

Lazy Man's Pierogi is a quick and easy pasta dish that is inspired by traditional Polish Pierogi. This dish is perfect for those who don't have the time or skills to make Pierogi from scratch but still want to enjoy a similar flavor. Instead of making the dough from scratch and filling it with potato or cheese, this recipe uses rotelle pasta and other easily accessible ingredients to create a similar taste. The dish is savory, creamy, and filling, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.	Cook the rotelle pasta according to package instructions and drain
2.	In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy
3.	Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet
4.	Cook onions and mushrooms in the bacon grease until softened
5.	Add the butter and sauerkraut and cook for another 5 minutes
6.	Add the cream of mushroom soup and stir until well combined
7.	Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the skillet and stir
8.	Season with salt and pepper to taste

PROS

This Lazy Man’s Pierogi recipe is quick and easy to make
It is a one-pan recipe that requires minimal cleanup
This dish is budget-friendly and can be made with easily accessible ingredients

CONS

This dish is not suitable for vegetarians due to the bacon
The sauerkraut may be an acquired taste for some people

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy and should be enjoyed in moderation
However, some of the ingredients in this dish, such as mushrooms and sauerkraut, have potential health benefits
Mushrooms are a good source of vitamins and minerals and may help to support a healthy immune system
Sauerkraut is a fermented food that contains beneficial probiotics which may aid in improving gut health

	1 package rotelle pasta
	1/2 pound bacon , chopped
	2 onions , chopped
	1/2 pound mushrooms , quartered
	1 tablespoon butter
	1 can sauerkraut - rinsed and drained
	2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
	salt and pepper to taste