Lollys Spinach Noodle Ring Food

LOLLY'S SPINACH-NOODLE RING

Steps:

• Defrost spinach and drain well.
• Cook noodles in salted water until barely tender and drain.
• Mix noodles and spinach.
• Saute onion in butter until lightly browned. Fold in eggs.
• Add sour cream and blend well.
• Pour mixture into a greased 6 cup ring mold.
• Place mold in pan of hot water and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
• Unmold.
• Serve on a heated platter with steamed mushrooms in the center.

UKRAINIAN SPINACH NOODLES

Steps:

• In a bowl toss noodles with one tablespoon butter.
• In a skillet melt the remaining butter over medium low heat. Stir in onion and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and increase heat to high cooking until spinach is limp, tossing occasionally.
• Stir in noodles, cooking and stirring until heated through.
• Transfer noodle mixture to a bowl and toss with cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper. Toss.

UNIQUE SPINACH NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine spinach and water in a saucepan. Cover, and cook till spinach is very tender. Cool slightly.
• Place spinach and liquid in blender container. Add egg and salt. Cover, and blend till smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute. Roll very thin on a floured surface. Let rest 20 minutes. Roll up loosely. Slice 1/4 inch wide. Unroll. Cut into desired lengths. Spread out on a rack to dry for 2 hours.

SPINACH RING

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375. Butter a 1 1/2-qt ring mold.
• Place spinach in a food processor and puree.
• Melt 1 Tbs. of butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add spinach, raise the heat to high and cook, stirring, until all moisture has cooked away, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
• Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the warm milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Add the paprika and cook for 4 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of the cheese and the remaining Tbs. of butter. Stir in the eggs and pour into the prepared mold. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place in a baking pan and pour hot water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the mold dish. Bake until firm or lightly browned, 30-40 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a serving platter.
• Serve hot.
• You can have it with the Bechamel sauce or without.