Vietnamese spring rolls (cha gio): crisp rice-paper rolls stuffed with ground pork, crab, glass noodles, garlic, and shallots, fried to a deep golden crunch. The crackly fried appetizer everyone fights over.
Diabetic-friendly cottage cheese vegetable casserole with egg noodles, carrots, mushrooms, basil, and thyme. A low-fat, high-protein noodle bake using 1% cottage cheese and skim milk.
Classic homestyle chicken noodle soup with tender vegetables, egg noodles, and herbs. Ready in one hour, this soul-warming bowl is the cure for everything.
A creamy tuna noodle casserole made with cottage cheese and sour cream, topped with grated romano. No canned soup needed. Bubbly and golden in just 20 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.
A Thai-inspired coconut curry soup with tender chicken, soba noodles, and mushrooms in a fragrant broth of lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, and lime. Warming, aromatic, and ready in 35 minutes.
Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken or tofu, cabbage, broccoli, and zucchini in a quick 30-minute one-pan meal. Veggie-loaded, adaptable, and ready faster than takeout.
Traditional Chinese Buddhist vegetarian stir-fry with wood ear mushrooms, lily buds, bean curd, bean thread noodles, and fresh vegetables in dark soy and sesame oil. A Lunar New Year classic.
A retro ground beef and rice casserole with mushrooms, soy sauce, and crispy chow mein noodles stirred in at the end. Easy weeknight comfort food that bakes in one dish with zero fuss.
Layered ground beef and noodle casserole baked under a crusty cheddar top with mushroom spaghetti sauce. Five-ingredient budget comfort food from the church cookbook era.
Quick creamed ground beef with mushroom soup, sour cream, and dill served over egg noodles. A 40-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will clean their plates for.
Fiery cold Sichuan noodles with chili bean sauce, yellow bean sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. A bold vegetarian Chinese noodle dish that comes together in 35 minutes.
Ground beef browned and simmered with uncooked noodles, tomato sauce, and onion soup mix in one pot. No stirring until the end. American-style goulash that practically cooks itself.
Cold cellophane noodle salad with soy-ginger marinated chicken, crisp asparagus, and cucumber in a spicy wasabi dressing. A light, refreshing Asian noodle bowl for warm weather.
Layered ground beef casserole with noodles, cabbage, cottage cheese, sour cream, and melted cheddar. A hearty, Eastern European-inspired bake with creamy and meaty layers.
This easy chicken dish takes no time to prepare. An ideal supper on a busy weekday.
Ground ham shaped into bite-sized balls with fresh dill and Dijon mustard, browned in butter, then smothered in a creamy dill sour cream sauce. Serve over noodles for a cozy dinner for six.
Noodles with hot meat sauce featuring ground beef, spicy bean sauce, ginger, and garlic over Beijing-style noodles with bean sprouts. A Sichuan-inspired dish ready in 30 minutes.
A quick, easy, and inexpensive dish that got my kids through college.
Pineapple noodle kugel layered with sweetened cottage and cream cheese, egg noodles, and crushed pineapple. Cinnamon-sugar topped, sweet-savory side or brunch casserole.
A no-boil noodle kugel with cottage cheese, pineapple, and vanilla baked until golden. This easy Jewish-style side dish or dessert skips the extra step of cooking noodles first.
Thai pad thai-style fried rice noodles with pork and shrimp tossed in a tangy fish sauce, lime, and chili dressing. Topped with peanuts, bean sprouts, and cilantro.
Honey jalapeño chicken tossed over sesame soba noodles with soy, scallions, and pickled ginger. A sweet-hot weeknight bowl using shredded rotisserie chicken to hit the table in 25 minutes.
Lively up your tastebuds with this scrumptious beef dish that will have you enjoying every bite!
Cold buckwheat noodles tossed in a creamy peanut sauce made with brewed Chinese tea, chili oil, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. A nutty, spicy appetizer or side dish ready in 40 minutes.
Mediterranean turkey casserole with egg noodles, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and two cheeses in a white wine cream sauce. A great way to use leftover turkey.
A family favourite for the holidays. Easy to make and so good!!
Oven-roasted chicken paprikash with whole chickens slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. Finished with sour cream pan sauce and served over wide egg noodles.
Quick Asian beef and ramen noodle stir-fry with ground beef, frozen vegetables, and ginger. A budget-friendly weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes that the whole family will love.
This deep mahogany sauce with snow peas, mushrooms and carrots turns soba noodles, fettuccini or ravioli into a delicious Asian pasta primavera.
Microwave pizza casserole: ground beef, egg noodles, pizza sauce, and pepperoni cooked in minutes, then topped with melty mozzarella. All the flavor of pizza, no oven. A fast, kid-friendly weeknight dinner.
Grandma's chicken noodle soup with bone-in thighs, turnips, carrots, celery, and egg noodles. Simmered from scratch in water with thyme and poultry seasoning. Honest, old-fashioned comfort.
Cha gio are Vietnamese crispy spring rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp, bean thread noodles, and wood ear mushrooms. Fried golden and served with lettuce, herbs, and nuoc cham.
Country-style beef ragout slow-braised in red wine and beef broth with onions, garlic, mushrooms, and ripe olives. Hearty French-Italian stew served over noodles.
Corn noodle casserole in the slow cooker with creamed corn, curly noodles, American cheese, and a touch of sugar. A 5-ingredient comfort food side that melts together hands-free.
Vegetarian mushroom goulash with fresh tomatoes, sweet paprika, and bell peppers in a creamy yogurt-sour cream sauce. Earthy, rich, and ready in about an hour over egg noodles.
Italian beef over buttered egg noodles with sliced round steak marinated in red wine vinegar, Worcestershire, basil, marjoram, and garlic. Savory, saucy, comes together in one skillet.
Shrimp lo mein with egg noodles, bean sprouts, Chinese chives, and oyster-soy sauce. A quick wok stir-fry ready in 20 minutes with restaurant-worthy flavor.
Classic Korean glass noodle stir-fry (japchae) with spinach, carrots, mushrooms, napa cabbage, and scallions tossed in sesame oil and soy sauce. Vegetarian, colorful, and on the table in 45 minutes.
One pan chicken and noodles with cream of chicken soup, mushrooms, and lemon juice. Noodles cook right in the creamy broth with cubed chicken for an easy weeknight dinner in one pot.
Oyster noodle casserole layers tender egg noodles and shucked oysters in a cayenne-spiked cream sauce, topped with buttery breadcrumbs. An old-fashioned coastal comfort bake.
Interactive Chinese hot pot with beef, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables cooked tableside in simmering broth. A fun, social dining experience perfect for gatherings.
Silky noodles tossed in nutty sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds come together in 15 minutes for an addictive Asian side dish or light lunch.
Stir-fried rice noodles tossed with garlic, ginger, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, and fresh basil, finished with crushed peanuts and lime. A vegan Thai noodle dish ready in under 40 minutes.
A comforting Eastern European side dish of egg noodles layered with sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, baked until bubbly and caramelized.
Pork and shrimp pad Thai tossed in a tangy fish sauce and rice vinegar glaze, then finished with crunchy toasted peanuts, mung bean sprouts, scallions and a wedge of fresh lime.
Microwave beef stroganoff with thin-sliced sirloin, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and paprika over egg noodles. Weeknight dinner in under 25 minutes.
Cheesy turkey vegetable tetrazzini casserole with leftover turkey, cheddar, peas, carrots, and a buttery breadcrumb-parmesan topping. The classic Thanksgiving leftover transformer.
Ash reshteh, the classic Persian noodle soup thick with kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, spinach, fresh herbs, and beets, finished with a tangy whey or vinegar swirl. Pure comfort.