Rosh Hashanah: Chasing the memory of a perfect noodle kugel
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus extra for buttering the pan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
In a medium bowl, combine the raisins and orange juice, then set aside to soak.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
[...] in a medium bowl whisk together the orange zest, eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
After the noodles have cooked and been returned to the pot, add the butter in pieces and toss until melted.
Add the cottage cheese mixture and stir gently until well combined.
If desired, increase the oven to broil and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned and crunchy on top.
Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories; 130 calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 15 g fat (9 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 145 mg cholesterol; 150 mg sodium; 31 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 16 g sugar; 9 g protein.