Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding)
Lokshin kugel is a comforting baked noodle pudding made with thin egg noodles, plenty of sautéed onions, eggs, and dry bread crumbs. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika, it has a gently sweet onion flavor and a hearty, lightly crisped finish, making it a fitting side dish alongside roasted or baked chicken.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 2
While pasta is cooking, cook onions in oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until brown and soft.
- 3
In a very large mixing bowl, combine pasta, onions, eggs, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle paprika over the top. Sprinkle with oil, if desired, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is crispy and golden.
- 4
Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 5
While the pasta cooks, in a medium saucepan, cook the onions in oil over medium heat.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and soft.
- 7
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, onions, eggs, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Mix thoroughly.
- 9
Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle paprika over the top.
- 10
Sprinkle with oil, if desired, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is crispy and golden.
- Calories 295.92 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 11.95 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 42.88 g 16%
- Total Fat 8.67 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 163.35 mg High 54%
- Sodium 101.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 1.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 213.8 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 27.98 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, and Fine Egg Noodles. Each serving provides about 295.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Fine Egg Noodles, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding)?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding) healthy?
- Lokshen Kugel (Savory Noodle Pudding) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 295.92 calories and 11.95 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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