Ukrainian Pasta Bake

Name: Ukrainian Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing; 1/2 pound sliced bacon (about 8 slices); 1/2 pound wide egg noodles; 2 cups cottage cheese; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
1/2 pound sliced bacon (about 8 slices)
1/2 pound wide egg noodles
2 cups cottage cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350.
2

Butter a 2-quart ovenproof baking dish.
3

Arrange the bacon on a rack over a baking sheet.
4

Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
5

Let cool, then chop.
6

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
7

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente, about 8 minutes.
8

Drain and run under cold water to cool.
9

Drain well.
10

In a large bowl, combine the noodles, cottage cheese, half-and-half, eggs, bacon and reserved bacon fat.
11

Season with the salt and pepper and mix well, then transfer the pasta to the prepared dish.
12

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the 4 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle on top of the pasta.
13

Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden and crispy on top.
14

Serve.