Savory Noodle Kugel

Ingredients

• 8 ounces noodles
• 4-5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2-1 teaspoon paprika, depending on taste,plus
• extra paprika, for sprinkling
• 2 large eggs, beaten well

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook noodles uncovered in a large pot of boiling salted water over high heat about 4 minutes or until nearly tender but firmer than usual.

3. 3

   Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain well again.

4. 4

   Transfer to a large bowl.

5. 5

   Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-low heat.

6. 6

   Add onions and saute about 20 minutes or until very tender and light brown, (but not burned!) stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika, and saute about 5 minutes or until well browned.

8. 8

   Cool slightly.

9. 9

   Stir onion mixture into noodles.

10. 10

    Adjust seasoning, mixture should be seasoned generously.

11. 11

    Add eggs and mix well.

12. 12

    Oil a 2 quart baking dish and add noodle mixture.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon oil, then dust with paprika.

14. 14

    Bake uncovered 1 hour or until set.

15. 15

    Serve from baking dish.