Noodles and Cabbage

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

dry medium egg noodles (about 6 ounces)

1/2 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 lb

andouille, Kielbasa or other mild, smoked sausage

1/4 cup

butter or bacon drippings , divided

1 cup

chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion

2 tsp

kosher salt , or to taste, divided

1/2 tsp

caraway seed , optional

4 cups

shredded cabbage

Splash of apple cider vinegar , optional

1/4 tsp

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste

1/2 cup

frozen peas or corn , thawed, optional

crushed red pepper flakes , optional