Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. When oven is heated, add 3-4 heaping Tbsp olive oil to baking dish and place pan in oven for the oil to heat. This step will make for a crispier kugel.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook noodles as directed on package, around 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While noodles are cooking, whisk together eggs, garlic, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add cooked noodles to egg mixture and mix gently until completely coated. Remove baking dish with hot oil from the oven and add noodles to the dish. It will sizzle slightly — this is a good thing.

Step 5

Sprinkle top with paprika. Bake for 40 minutes uncovered or until noodles are desired crispiness. Serve warm or room temperature.