Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb broad egg noodle
  • 2 -3 stalks broccoli
  • 1/4 head cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon pressed garlic
  • 1/2 lb part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9-by-9-inch nonstick pan.
  • Cook the noodles according to package directions and set aside.
  • Coarsely chop the broccoli and cauliflower.
  • Steam the vegetables together for 4 or 5 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet.
  • Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic.
  • Saute for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the noodles, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and dry mustard.
  • Toss to thoroughly mix.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the mixture in the nonstick pan.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese all over the top of the kugel.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly.
  • Enjoy!