Low-fat noodle pudding

Noodle Kugel is a standard in probably all Jewish homes – I was raised on it.  I’ve tried this recipe and it’s “almost” as good as my mom’s full fat version !!! Recipes similar to this one are often called "kugel." There are many kinds of kugel - some sweet, some savory. Raisins and cinnamon are optional ingredients in this recipe because they are usually used in the sweet version. If you want to use it as a potato substitute, use less sugar and no cinnamon or raisins. Adding 1/3 cup raisins adds 10 calories per serving. This is comparable to baked rice pudding or bread pudding.

16 ounces (2 cups) low-fat cottage cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
8 ounces (1 cup) nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups liquid egg substitute (or equal amount of egg whites)
12 ounces whole-wheat noodles, cooked and drained
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed with 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)


1. Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. In a large bowl, beat together the cottage cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, sugar and egg substitute. Add the cooked, drained noodles and the raisins (if using), and mix well.

3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture (if using). Bake for about 1 hour, or until a sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

Makes 15 servings.


Each serving contains approximately: 213 calories; 4 gm fat; 13 mg cholesterol; 239 mg sodium; 34 gm carbohydrates; 12 gm protein; 2 gm fiber.

Hmmm..might have to make this someday.  I grew up on traditional Jewish food as well, and glad to see so many recipes that will work with Alli.  My mom is famous for her kugal, it's actually a joke now...whenever we are going somewhere or having a party (my husband and I), she always offers to make a kugal, even if it's a typical barbecue (where does the kugal fit in)  A good family friend of mine made a toast/speach at my wedding and talked about my mother's 3 K's..kugal (noodle), Kugal (potatoe), and Kreplach...it was hillarious.

Sabrina (from CT)

"no time to gain, plenty of time to lose"

 You all might like to check your local library (or bookstore) for LF Kosher cookbooks by Helen Nash.  She did an excellent job in this area and you might like to photocopy some recipes and/or purchase the books.

Pat