When you think of egg noodles, you probably first thing about chicken noodle soup. But don’t let that be the extent of what you do with the inexpensive and fast-cooking pasta. As you'll soon find out, especially considering their culture-wide popularity, egg noodles truly are maybe the most versatile noodle around (see: noodle kugel, chicken paprikash, and beef stroganoff, and so much more). Check out our list of 25 egg noodle recipes for ideas—we bet we’ll have you swapping a bag for your favorite Italian pasta in no time.
Let’s start with the egg noodles themselves. For most of these recipes we’re talking about the “(extra-)broad”, “wide”, or “dumpling” egg noodles that resemble fusilli pasta, but occasionally you’ll want to reach for the “Chinese egg noodles” that resemble lo-mein and can be found fresh or dried. You could even make your own egg noodles, like in our recipe for cacio e pepe egg noodles. Though there are a ton of recipes you can make with egg noodles that don’t revolve around soup, we’d be remiss to not highlight those that do. We’ve got 8 variations on chicken noodle soup for you here, ranging from the classic you already know and love to versions you've likely yet to try.
Amish Beef & Noodles
Chunks of juicy slow-cooked beef mingling with tender egg noodles in a rich broth? It’s comfort in a bowl. Whatever you do, don’t skimp on the onion—they add so much flavor—and make sure to finish the dish with lots of freshly ground black pepper.
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Chicken Curry Noodle Soup
Classic chicken noodle soup gets a makeover in this recipe, inspired by a Thai curry noodle soup. This soup borrows similar elements from a traditional curry soup, but is an easy version you can make right at home. The base is enriched with coconut milk and curry paste, which adds depth and heat, as well as a rich creaminess to the traditional broth-based soup.
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Haluski Cabbage & Noodles
This humble Eastern European dish is a combination of caramelized cabbage and onions, tossed with rich egg noodles; savory, crisp bacon; and of course, butter. The most traditional Haluski recipes keep it simple with cabbage, onions, bacon and noodles, but this one adds a punch of acidic lemon and fresh garlic to cut through some of the fattiness.
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Beef Noodle Casserole
There are many versions of this classic dish, but our recipe combines a beloved pantry staple—cream of mushroom soup—with tomato sauce, lots of garlic, sweet onion, and sharp cheddar cheese. The only prep work requires cutting onions, chopping garlic, and grating the cheese, making it simple enough for nights when you're feeling extra lazy.
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Swedish Meatball Soup
Swedish meatballs can do it all. They're as comforting in a blanket of gravy as they are doused in a creamy broth, like in this Swedish meatball soup. If you love Italian wedding soup, then you’ll appreciate this twist on the classic.
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Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade chicken noodle soup is already easy to whip up, but tossing all of your ingredients in a slow cooker makes it even easier. Tip: If you make chicken soup and feel like it's lacking something, this can typically be not enough salt. Finish the soup with a pinch of flaky sea salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon for a brighter, punchier flavor.
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Beef Stroganoff
We can all agree that anything involving pasta or a rich delicious gravy is right at the top of the comfort food list. And this recipe for Beef Stroganoff features both! With buttery egg noodles smothered in a creamy beef and mushroom gravy that's rich, warm, and full of flavor, Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate wintertime food.
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Dan Dan Noodles
Originating from Chinese Sichuan cooking, Dandan noodles were named for the carrying pole (aka dan dan) that street vendors used to carry baskets of noodles and sauce. While sometimes served as a soup in China, American versions are usually more saucy than soupy, and often include sesame paste, peanut butter, or tahini, like our recipe here.
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Khao Soi
Khao Soi is a delicious noodle soup with a variety of textures and fresh flavors. Typically, the dish uses yellow egg noodles and is made with chicken. Hot tip: Make sure your oil heated to at last 325° so your noodles will puff up when frying.
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Perfect Buttered Noodles
Buttered noodles is the perfectly simple and always comforting dish of our childhood that we never grew out of. For those nights when you need something fast and have no time or energy to cook, keep it a relaxed affair: a bowl of these noodles will feed you in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
When we're sick, there's only one thing we crave: this chicken noodle soup. If you wanna pack it with more veggies (hey, they're good for you!) throw in some peppers with the onions, or stir in some spinach or kale when it's almost done cooking.
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Chicken Stroganoff
We recently discovered our love of the old-school classic beef stroganoff. It's creamy, hearty, and insanely good over a bed of egg noodles. This chicken version is just as good—it's a little lighter than the original, but still super flavorful and extremely comforting.
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Crock-Pot Cube Steak
Looking for a hearty slow-cooker recipe that you can set and forget until dinnertime? Look no further. This easy smothered cube steak is perfect for hungry crowds, best served with mashed potatoes and a light veggie side like spinach salad.
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Cacio E Pepe Egg Noodles
Cacio E Pepe is one of our all time FAVORITE pasta dishes. This lightened-up version calls for making your egg noodles from scratch—the good news is it's SO much easier than it sounds. All you need is a good nonstick pan. It's so simple and yet so fun to make and, of course, absolutely delicious.
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Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Bake
Instead of the classic pot pie filling covered with pie crust, this recipe combines that same filling with egg noodles for a baked pasta dinner that is every bit as satisfying.
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Homemade Bacon Spaetzle
Spaetzle is a unique type of German egg noodle that lies somewhere between regular pasta and potato gnocchi. There are a few ways to get the spaetzle batter from your mixing bowl to the pot of water to cook, and all are correct. The joy of spaetzle lies in their irregular shapes and sizes, so have fun with it!
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Pesto Sichuan Noodles
There are lots of ways to add spice to your meals, but when we’re looking for something really special, we turn to Sichuan peppercorns. These peppers bring a unique herbal spice with a gentle numbing effect to the lips and tongue. Paired here with a few other unexpected ingredients, these peppercorns add new intrigue to the old standby of pesto and pasta.
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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup? We'll answer for you: NO! This pressure cooker recipe makes light work of this homestyle classic. This is definitely one of those set it and forget it recipes that you're going to keep in your back pocket.
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Chicken Paprikash
This Hungarian recipe features tender chicken in an unique creamy paprika-infused sauce. Use really fresh paprika for this dish—trust us, it will make all the difference!
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Turkey Carcass Soup
The best cure for overeating on Thanksgiving? This simple soup. The most important element is a turkey carcass, something you most likely already have! Don't worry if it isn't picked clean—just slice off as much turkey as you can (and use that to make an epic Thanksgiving Sandwich)—and let the rest simmer with the soup.
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Noodle Kugel
Kugel is basically the Yiddish/Jewish word for casserole. And while there are many savory versions (such as this giant-latke-esque potato kugel) we have a real soft spot in our hearts for sweet, cinnamon-spiced noodle kugel like this one.
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Swedish Meatballs
Y'all, we finally cracked the code. Savory spiced meatballs in a creamy, velvety sauce... without the schlep to IKEA. These must be served over noodles, because you will want to sop up the sauce.
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Pan-Fried Noodles in Superior Soy Sauce
If you're looking for a dish that embodies Cantonese cooking, it’s this one. Pan-fried egg noodles are first quickly boiled, and then they’re thrown into a wok to get their crispiness. It’s in the burning crucible of the wok that the noodles develop their fragrant satisfying character, commingling under high temperature with the soy sauce, wine, oil, sugar, and herbs.
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Turkey Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup is obviously our go-to. It's simple and fast and just so darn comforting. Turkey noodle soup is still everything you love about the classic with the addition of some leftover turkey.
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Turkey Casserole
After Thanksgiving is all said and done we usually end up with more leftover turkey than any Thanksgiving sandwich can handle. Turkey casserole is a great way to use it up! The buttery crumb top is completely addicting and makes this our favorite casserole that we look forward to all year.
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