If you’re tired of using your pasta coupons to make the same old spaghetti and meatballs, take a gander at these international pasta delights. Lo mein and lasagna get all the love in most American kitchens, but according to a recent survey by humanitarian organization Oxfam, pasta is the most popular food in the world – so clearly, there are a lot of exotic options you’re probably overlooking.
Koshary. This favorite Egyptian street food is a hodgepodge dish that is quick and cheap to make. It is composed of lentils, chickpeas, and pasta with a topping of garlic and, vinegar, and spicy tomato sauce. The dish is finished off with a sprinkling of fried onions for a bit of crunch.
Kugel. This traditional Jewish dish originated in Eastern Europe and Germany. This sweet noodle pudding/casserole is similar to a bread pudding, but it’s not made with bread – it’s made with egg noodles. The dish can also be made with potatoes and served as a side.
Pastitso. This is the Greek lasagna, but it’s only like a lasagna in that it’s a layered pasta dish. It starts with a layer of tube-shaped pasta, topped with ground beef, cinnamon, and spiced tomato sauce, then topped with a thick creamy béchamel sauce and baked.
Spaetzle. You might consider using pasta coupons to make this dumpling-like dish, which is made from irregularly shaped noodles. It is most often served as a side to accompany meaty dishes that are served with gravy.
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