Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray a 9 x 13- inch casserole with nonstick spray. Cook noodles several minutes less than package directions. Drain and return to saucepan. Add margarine (or butter) and applesauce, and toss to coat.

In medium pan, whisk eggs and egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until blended. Stir in noodles, raisins, and apples. Mix well. Pour everything into casserole and spread evenly. (See Note.) Spray a sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray and place on top of noodles. (At this point, it may be refrigerated overnight.)

Bake, uncovered, 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Increase temperature to 375 degrees. Remove foil, spray top of kugel with nonstick spray, and bake for 20 minutes more or until lightly golden. Let sit 15 minutes.

Serve warm or room temperature.

Note: sprinkle brown sugar/ cinnamon mixture over kugel. (optional)

Fast and Festive Meals for the Jewish Holidays by Marlene Sorosky

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