EXCITING NOODLE KUGEL

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This savory kugel, a Jewish baked noodle pudding, comes from a 1950 spiral-bound cookbook that was compiled by the women of a synagogue in suburban Larchmont, N.Y. They called it Exciting Baked Noodles, and it included what were then considered secret ingredients: Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce. To update it, use high-quality pappardelle egg noodles, which add richness. A sprinkling of chives brings flecks of color to the finished casserole.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories dinner, casseroles, noodles, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Butter to grease pan
8 ounces medium egg noodles, preferably high-quality pappardelle
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (with curds, not creamed or whipped) or farmer cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 medium onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chives, sliced

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the inside of a 2 or 2 1/2-quart casserole or gratin dish.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain the noodles, put in a medium bowl, and toss with cottage or farmer cheese, sour cream, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and salt and pepper.
Spoon into the buttered dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan and chives. Bake until golden and crusty on top, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams