Savory Noodle Kugel

I could eat a whole pan of this.....don't let the amount of onions scare you.....they cook down.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  noodles
• 4 -5  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  large onions, chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon paprika, depending on taste,plus
•  extra paprika, for sprinkling
• 2  large eggs, beaten well

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook noodles uncovered in a large pot of boiling salted water over high heat about 4 minutes or until nearly tender but firmer than usual.
3. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain well again.
4. Transfer to a large bowl.
5. Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-low heat.
6. Add onions and saute about 20 minutes or until very tender and light brown, (but not burned!) stirring occasionally.
7. Add salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika, and saute about 5 minutes or until well browned.
8. Cool slightly.
9. Stir onion mixture into noodles.
10. Adjust seasoning, mixture should be seasoned generously.
11. Add eggs and mix well.
12. Oil a 2 quart baking dish and add noodle mixture.
13. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon oil, then dust with paprika.
14. Bake uncovered 1 hour or until set.
15. Serve from baking dish.