Sweet Noodle Kugel is a really easy and delicious traditional family recipe, using pasta noodles, baked in a delicious sweet custard. Economical and simple to make.
I had never come across this Pastieri dish until I met Joannie. Having looked on the internet, I can safely say this is quite a unique dish, similar to the sweet baked Jewish pudding Kugel, containing pasta, eggs, and raisins.You may have seen something similar called 'Sweet Noodle Kugel'. Well, this is Joannie's family twist on the recipe!
Lovefoodies is extremely proud and honored to have this recipe shared by Joannie, as it is a very old family recipe, handed down through generations. So let me warmly introduce to you the recipe keeper of this wonderful dish!
Recipe by Joannie Siana
Here's what Joannie says;
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I am Joannie Siana, 90 years young.I was born in Pennsylvania, where I learned a bit of Dutch cooking and was married at 20. A few years later my husband and I moved to New Hampshire where we started a family. I have 2 sons and a daughter. I was widowed at age 60 after moving to California, and I enjoy cooking for friends and family.
I have just sold my home and will be moving to Texas to live with my daughter.
My Pastieri dish is a very old family recipe and was handed down to me through the generations. It has always been a family favorite and is delicious warm or cold, and great for family gatherings. I love to cook for people. I hope you all enjoy my family recipe.
Prep time
15 mins
Baking time
1 hour
Serving size
4 - 6 Persons
Equipment
6 x 9 inch pan (oven proof)
Ingredients
½ lb or 225 g spaghetti
6 eggs beaten
1 cup or 240 ml milk
1 cup or 200 g regular sugar
1 cup or 200 g raisins
1tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Set oven to 350F, Gas 4, 180 C
Break the spaghetti into pieces, cook to al dente, rinse with cold water and drain. You don't want the egg mixture to start cooking when you stir the spaghetti in. (scrambled eggs)
2. Mix all the ingredients together
3. Butter a 6 X 9 inch pan
**The dish in the photo is a larger one, but Joannie remade the recipe a second time using the measurements above and altered the cooking time accordingly.
She said this large dish recipe wasn't 'perfect' enough!!! So please use the measurements you see here & cooking time specified.
4. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until knife comes out clean and the top is lightly browned
Serving Suggestions: Serve warm or cold. It's delicious either way.
We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other ingredients? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
Recipe Card
Easy Pastieri, A.K.A Sweet Noodle Kugel
A really easy and delicious traditional family recipe, using pasta noodles, baked in a delicious sweet custard. Economical and simple to make.
Ingredients
- ½ lb or 225 g spaghetti
- 6 eggs beaten
- 1 cup or 240 ml milk
- 1 cup or 200 g regular sugar
- 1 cup or 200 g raisins
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F, Gas 4, 180 C
- Break the spaghetti into pieces, cook to al dente, rinse with cold water and drain. You don't want the egg mixture to start cooking when you stir the spaghetti in. (scrambled eggs)
- Mix all the ingredients together
- Butter a 6 X 9-inch pan
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a knife comes out clean and the top is lightly browned.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
NOTE: The dish in the photo is a larger one, but Joannie remade the recipe a second time using the measurements above and altered the cooking time accordingly. She said this large dish recipe wasn't 'perfect' enough!!! So please use the measurements you see here & cooking time specified.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 4 - 6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 98mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 2gSugar: 54gProtein: 11g
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N.H. Nanny
says:I am hoping to try this recipe this week….sounds yummy….N.H. Nanny
lovefoodies
says:I’m sure you will like it as much as the Yorkshire Pudding! Let us know how it turns out, and pop over and say hello on Facebook,we’ve missed you all week, so hope you & hubby are looking after yourselves :)
Nina Walker Phelps
says:Passed through the generation of which family? Is it Dutch?
lovefoodies
says:Hi Nina, no, this isn’t a Dutch recipe. Joannie has Italian roots, and says this recipe was made when she was a child by her mother, and I believe her grandmother also. We aren’t entirely sure how far back the recipe goes, but I would have a good guess at quite a few generations!
Nata Lia
says:Sounds delish! Thanks Joannie! Will definately try this!
lovefoodies
says:Joannie will be delighted to hear your kind comments Nata! Thank you
Andrea Ring
says:Thank you for sharing you recipe, Joannie. It looks delicious and so easy to make. :)
lovefoodies
says:I will pass on your thanks Andrea as she isn’t on the internet, but I will get her neighbour who we’ve done this through to give her your message. I am sure she will be tickled pink!
Bon
says:I have printed this page and will carry to Joannie this morning–I know she will be tickled to death to see her recipe and the kind words from you here…she is a great old lady!!
lovefoodies
says:Tell her thank you! bonnie
Bon
says:I just had a cup of coffee with her and show her HER page—she is absolutely tickled to DEATH!!!!
lovefoodies
says:Ohhh! I’m so happy Joannie liked the web page :)