Wheat Noodle Casserole with Kupaty

4 servings

40 minutes

Noodle casserole with kupaty is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the rich flavor of kupaty with the soft texture of wheat noodles and the tenderness of melted cheese. Kupaty, fried to a golden crust, add juiciness to the dish, while tomato sauce with onions adds spicy notes. The casserole is topped with a browned crust of cheese and mayonnaise, creating an appetizing texture. This dish is especially popular in cold weather when one wants to warm up and enjoy a hearty meal. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with fresh vegetables and herbs for a balance of flavors. Its simple preparation and accessible ingredients make the casserole an excellent choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 742.6
• Proteins: 26.7g
• Fats: 56.8g
• Carbohydrates: 30.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat noodles: 150 g
• Kupaty: 300 g
• Hard cheese: 200 g
• Butter: 60 g
• Tomato sauce: 2 tbsp
• Onion: 1 head
• Mayonnaise: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Grate the cheese and finely chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 200 g
   • Onion: 1 head

3. Fry the kupaty on a grill pan or grill until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kupaty: 300 g

4. Cut the sausages into thick slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kupaty: 300 g

5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 60 g
   • Onion: 1 head

6. Dissolve the tomato sauce in 2 tablespoons of water, mix with onion and sausages. Cook in the pan for another 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Kupaty: 300 g

7. In a large pot, bring water with salt to a boil at a ratio of 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

8. Put the noodles in a pot and boil for 40 seconds until half cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat noodles: 150 g

9. Drain the noodles in a colander and quickly rinse under cold water. Allow the water to drain.

10. Spread a third of the noodles evenly in a greased baking dish.

11. Layer half of the filling with sausages on top and sprinkle with cheese.

12. Next, layer more noodles, then a layer of sausages with onions and tomato sauce, sprinkle with cheese again. Then another layer of noodles.

13. Spread mayonnaise on top of the casserole, sprinkle with pepper, and top with the remaining cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
    • Ground black pepper:  pinch
    • Hard cheese: 200 g

14. Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 7-10 minutes until the crust turns golden.

15. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes in the dish, then serve.