Lazy Pierogi

For this tasty pierogi casserole, sauerkraut, onion, mushrooms, and pasta are combined and baked in a rich, buttery sauce. If you are making this ahead and are going to reheat it in the oven you may have to add a little water. If cold, bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ pound butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 3 pounds sauerkraut
• 1 pound uncooked rotini pasta
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the sauerkraut and onion in a large skillet over medium-low heat with enough water to cover. Simmer 1 hour, or until most of the water has cooked off.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of the butter for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir the remaining butter, cooked pasta, and cream of mushroom soup into the sauerkraut mixture. Cook and stir 15 minutes, or until heated through.