Keep a bag of egg noodles in your pantry at all times! You can make all kinds of recipes with egg noodles, from beef Stroganoff to chicken noodle soup.
34 Best Egg Noodle Recipes
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
If you don’t already keep a bag of egg noodles in your pantry, you should start! These quick-and-easy egg noodle recipes are not only delicious, but can help you turn whatever ingredients you already have on hand into a scrumptious dinner you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
If you’re curious, this is how to make egg noodles from scratch.
Pizza Noodle Bake
This pizza-inspired casserole can be on the table in less time than it takes to have pizza delivered! Besides egg noodles, pizza sauce and plenty of ooey-gooey cheese, this noodle bake has green peppers, ground beef, mushrooms and everybody’s favorite, pepperoni.
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Italian Pasta Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.—Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana
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Taco Noodle Dish
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter...and used ingredients I had on hand to come up with this hearty casserole. Later, I modified it so it has less fat and fewer calories. —Judy Munger, Warren, Minnesota
Perfect for busy weeknights, this taco casserole can be ready in 20 minutes. While the egg noodles are boiling, ground turkey is cooked quickly with tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Layer the turkey and noodles in a casserole dish, top with shredded cheddar and pop it in the oven; prep your toppings while you wait for the cheese to melt. Then it’s taco time!
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Noodle Pudding
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I bring this creamy dish to gatherings, it always prompts recipe requests. The surprising sweetness comes from apricot nectar, and everyone enjoys the golden buttery topping. —Eileen Meyers, Scott Township, Pennsylvania
This creamy noodle pudding gets its subtle sweetness from apricot nectar and has a crunchy, golden buttery topping made from crushed cornflakes. Whip this up for a cozy weekend breakfast or to serve a hungry crowd at a brunch buffet.
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Beef Burgundy Over Noodles
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this delightful beef burgundy recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago and have used it ever since. Whenever I serve it to guests, they always request this. The tender beef, mushrooms and flavorful sauce are delicious over noodles. —Margaret Welder, Madrid, Iowa
Make your house smell like a cozy French bistro with this decadent beef Burgundy. The key to this recipe is the rich red wine; for best results, follow our expert tips on how to cook with wine.
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Swedish Meatballs Alfredo
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a big fan of this potluck-perfect dish. It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes. Plus, it's easy. I'm all for the easy! —Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon
Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat Ikea meatballs on a big pile of buttery egg noodles? With this slow cooker recipe, you can! This recipe calls for frozen Swedish meatballs, but if you’re keen to it, try making Ikea’s world-famous recipe yourself.
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Paprika Chicken Stroganoff
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stroganoff is such a comfort food. While traditionally a beef dish, it can easily be adapted for other proteins, and it is just as delicious. With this creamy chicken stroganoff, I get to enjoy all the lovely sauciness with the benefits of the lighter white meat. —Leo Lo, Norfolk, Virginia
Though Stroganoff is traditionally made with beef, it can easily be made with other proteins, too. This creamy chicken Stroganoff lets you enjoy all the rich, velvety sauciness of beef Stroganoff, with the benefits of the lighter, budget-friendly white meat.
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Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep the ingredients on hand at all times. —Anita Groff, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
You can enjoy these creamy, buttery egg noodles with sweet frozen peas on the side—or easily upgrade the recipe to a main dish by adding protein. Stir in precooked shrimp or top a big bowl of noodles with a few fried eggs.
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Creamy Noodle Casserole
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband, Ronald, works long hours and frequently doesn't arrive home until past 7 p.m. This casserole is ideal for those late nights—it's just as tasty after it's been warmed in the microwave. —Barb Marshall, Pickerington, Ohio
This family-pleasing ham and broccoli casserole comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe and freeze one for later!
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Beef Noodle Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious soup only takes minutes—but tastes as if it simmers all day! —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Prepping this hearty soup takes only takes a few minutes, but tastes like it simmered low and slow on the stove all day. Give the recipe extra “oomph” by adding a Parmesan rind to the broth as it cooks.
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School-Night Sausage Stroganoff
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this recipe in an old church cookbook about 25 years ago and tweaked it to fit my family's tastes. It's a savory, creamy dish that's quick to fix on a busy school night. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Here’s a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs dinner doesn’t need to take all day to make. Perfect for busy school nights, this from-scratch sausage Stroganoff comes together in a flash, and will quickly become a weeknight favorite.
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Creamy Chicken Thighs & Noodles
Total Time
7 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love recipes that you can just throw into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. This easy chicken dinner is one of my favorites. —Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota
When you know you’ll be too tired to cook after work, take a few minutes in the morning to start dinner going in the slow cooker. This hearty chicken recipe requires next to no prep—simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, set it and forget it.
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Hungarian Goulash
Total Time
7 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about your heirloom recipes! My grandmother made this Hungarian goulash recipe for my mother when she was a child, and then Mom made it for us to enjoy. Paprika and caraway add wonderful flavor, and sour cream gives it a creamy richness. It’s simply scrumptious! —Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida
Talk about your heirloom recipes! My grandmother made this Hungarian goulash recipe for my mother when she was a child, and then Mom made it for us to enjoy. Paprika and caraway add wonderful flavor, and sour cream gives it a creamy richness. It’s simply scrumptious! —Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida
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Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I was honored when my fireman son-in-law asked to add this recipe to their firehouse cookbook. You can prepare parts of this turkey soup ahead of time and then assemble when ready. Serve with crispy whole-grain crackers. —Carol Perkins, Washington, Missouri
You can prepare parts of this egg noodle recipe ahead of time and then assemble when ready. Serve the turkey soup with crispy homemade wheat crackers.
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Creamy Celery Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cream of celery soup adds richness to a recipe that has become a family favorite. It’s so simple to prepare and, oh, that flavor! —Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Thanks to the clever use of canned ingredients, this comfort food dish takes almost no time to prepare. Before you leave for work in the morning, add fresh beef stew meat to a slow cooker with some canned soups, jarred vegetables, and flavorful onion soup mix. When you get home, dinner will be waiting!
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Chicken & Egg Noodle Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for them. Bringing over this casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. —Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan
This casserole tastes like a big, warm bowl of chicken soup that’s overloaded with the very best part: egg noodles! If you like your chicken noodle soup with vegetables, stir in some thawed frozen carrots, corn or mixed vegetables before baking.
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Ham and Swiss Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I prepare this noodle casserole for church gatherings, it's always a hit. It can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. —Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas
Ham and cheese are an iconic duo for good reason; one bite of this creamy casserole and you’ll see why! This recipe is easy to prep and simple to scale up, so consider making multiple casseroles to freeze for nights you’re craving casserole, but are too tired to cook.
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Salisbury Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Finding the best Salisbury steak recipe is hard! I remember enjoying it often when I was growing up, but when I decided to add it to my recipe collection, I wasn't able to find it in my modern cookbooks. I came up with these ingredients on my own and experimented until it tasted like the dish I remembered. —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri
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Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah
When you’re under the weather, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a big bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. This recipe takes some clever shortcuts to make canned cream of chicken soup taste like something that took all day to make.
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Creamy Tuna-Noodle Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you need supper fast, this tuna casserole with peas, peppers and onions makes a super one-dish meal. Cooked chicken breast works well in place of the tuna. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
When you need to get dinner on the table fast, this egg noodle casserole makes a super one-dish meal. This recipe also works wonderfully with canned salmon, shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover roast beef.
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Noodle Kugel
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this dish for a party with our friends. It was a big hit! —Lauren Kargen, Buffalo, New York
You can serve this homemade kugel at a Hanukkah party—or use it to round out a dinner of roast chicken or smoked brisket.
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Chili Beef Noodle Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this recipe. My husband likes the hearty blend of beef, onion and tomatoes. I like it because I can get it to the table so quickly. —Deborah Elliott, Ridge Spring, South Carolina
Need egg noodle recipes that will have you in and out of the kitchen in less than 15 minutes? Look no further! This skillet supper quickly cooks beef with a slew of pantry staples; keep your freezer stocked with ground beef and keep this recipe in your back pocket.
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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make this for my husband and myself to have on a cold night. It warms us right up! Greek yogurt can be substituted for the sour cream. —Meg Hilton, Atlanta, Georgia
To save time, prep the chuck steak and vegetables for this fall-apart tender Stroganoff the night before. Toss them in the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients before you leave for work, then spend the day thinking about the deliciousness you’ll be coming home to!
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Swedish Meatballs
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s mouth starts watering. —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas
This Swedish meatball is potluck favorite, perfect for family gatherings, church suppers and PTA meetings. To give it some style before serving, sprinkle with a generous amount of chopped fresh parsley.
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The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
On a cold night, a bowl of chicken noodle soup will warm you to the bone. Using flavorful chicken thighs instead of white meat enhances the soup’s savoriness. It’s fine to use premade chicken stock or broth, but if you have homemade chicken stock on hand, this is exactly the sort of recipe to use it in.
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Tender Beef over Noodles
Total Time
5 hours 45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I dress up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes terrific with a salad and garlic bread. —Olivia Gust, Salem, Oregon
A slightly sweet red sauce turns beef stew meat into a hearty main dish that’s reminiscent of sloppy joes. In addition to the egg noodles, double down on carbs by serving this dish with a crusty loaf of garlic bread on the side.
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Hurry-Up Ham N Noodles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich-tasting dish is ready to serve in almost the time it takes to cook the noodles. I've made it for luncheons and potlucks, but mostly I make it on days when I'm in a hurry to get something on the table. —Lucille Howell, Portland, Oregon
This rich-tasting dish is ready to serve in about the time it takes to cook the egg noodles. To add extra flavor without adding extra prep time, add a spoonful or two of your favorite savory spice blend.
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Spanish Noodles and Ground Beef
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bacon adds flavor to this comforting stovetop supper my mom frequently made when we were growing up. Now I prepare it for my family. —Kelli Jones, Peris, California.
Whether or not everything is better with bacon is certainly debatable, but in the case of this one-pan dinner, it’s 100% true. Check out our Test Kitchen’s recommendation for the best bacon brand at the store!
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Beef Noodle Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was working on the local election board in the '50s, one of my co-workers gave me this recipe, and it has been a family favorite ever since. It's quick to make for unexpected company or easily doubled for a potluck.—Mary Hinman, Escondido, California
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Grandma’s Tomato Soup
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is my grandmother’s. Originally, she even made the tomato juice in it from scratch! Gram had this recipe cooking on the stove every time I visited her. She enjoyed making this tomato soup and other favorite dishes for family and friends, and she made everything with love. —Gerri Sysun, Narragansett, Rhode Island
You can used bottled or canned tomato juice in this recipe, but if you prefer, tomato puree works just as well. It’s also a great recipe to save for those years you get a bumper crop of tomatoes in your garden—simply buzz them up in a blender, strain and make the freshest tomato soup you’ve ever tasted.
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Fiesta Beef & Noodle Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tacos and pasta come together in this zesty dish my family demands. It's cheesy, a tad spicy, and you can ring that dinner bell in no time. —Amber Willard, Slinger, WI
Bring together egg noodles and taco flavors in this zesty dish that takes almost no time to prepare. It’s cheesy, spicy and on the table in less than 15 minutes.
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Ham and Noodle Bake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You'll find it's the perfect little casserole for any night of the week! —Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota
I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You’ll find it’s the perfect little casserole for any night of the week! —Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota
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Turkey Noodle Soup
Total Time
5 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables adds richness and depth to the flavor without the need for additional fats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone who tries this comforting cheesy chicken casserole asks for the recipe. It's so simple to make that sometimes I feel as if I'm cheating! —Kay Pederson, Yellville, Arkansas
If you’re crazy for cheese, this is the casserole recipe for you. Made with oodles of Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheese, this recipe is also good with Colby, Swiss or any easily shreddable block cheese.
