National Noodle Ring Day

Fans of flour products eagerly await National Noodle Ring Day. This day gives you permission to indulge in your favorite dish, even if you are on a strict diet. There are many recipes, and it is not hard to choose the right one—the main ingredient being noodles, of course. The rest of the ingredients are up to your imagination to experiment with.

History

The creator of National Noodle Ring Day is yet to be found; however, similar recipes were already around in the 1900s. Researchers believe that this dish first originated in Pennsylvania and the recipe was simple—pasta mixed with milk, cheese, eggs, and baked. There were no pre-made products back then, so it is best to make the noodles yourself if you want to replicate the original recipe. In fact, the first pasta factory opened in New York at the end of the 19th century, where the products were dried on the roofs of houses.

The Jewish people also have a version of the dish—Kugel noodles—which is still a traditional recipe. According to the original, eggs and goose fat were used, but now many people like to experiment with other ingredients such as ketchup, mushrooms, vegetables, poultry, and cream. The mixture is then placed in a ring mold and baked until tender.

Interesting Facts

• Italians have a love for pasta in their blood. Every year, the population consumes so much pasta that its total length would wrap around the Earth 10,000 times.
• Colored noodles are a sight to behold—tomatoes make red noodles and spinach makes green ones.
• Researchers discovered a vessel with prehistoric pasta in China dating back to the second millennium BC.
• In the Middle Ages, the Pope controlled the quality of pasta products.

How to Take Part

Gather your family around the table on National Noodle Ring Day and treat yourselves to this unique dish! As it is not as popular as it used to be, you can help change that. Invite your friends to join in cooking and explore their ideas. Capture pictures of your creations and share them on social media—let your followers know about this special day!

When is National Noodle Ring Day in 2025?

National Noodle Ring Day is observed on December 11 each year.

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