Baked Spinach And Noodles

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This was inspired by another recipe i tried here, but by the time i made changes to make it healthier and to accommodate what was in my fridge, it really was a completely different recipe. It is a cross between the noodle kugel i grew up with, mac & cheese (minus the cheese) and baked creamed spinach.

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Steps

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Cook noodles according to package directions.

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While noodles are cooking , make a white sauce - add flour to an 8 oz measuring cup , then add a small amount of milk to the flour.

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Stir until flour is absorbed and there are no lumps.

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Fill the rest of the measuring cup with milk so that the total amount is 8 oz.

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Melt butter in small pot , then add milk / flour mixture.

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Stir continually over med-high heat until the white sauce has thickened.

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Add salt & pepper to taste.

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Remove from heat and set aside.

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In a frying pan , saute onion in olive oil until translucent.

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Add garlic and continue cooking for 3 minutes.

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In a large mixing bowl , combine noodles , cooked onions and spinach.

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Add a little white sauce to the beaten egg and then add egg mixture and remaining white sauce to the spinach and noodles.

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Add kosher salt and pepper.

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Mix well.

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Pour into casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.

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Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.

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Cook for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Ingredients

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noodles, flour, 2% low-fat milk, butter, salt & pepper, light olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, frozen chopped spinach, eggs, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, fresh parmesan cheese