Savory Noodle Kugel - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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