Honoring the Ultimate Comfort Food Download an illustrated PDF of this document. Whether they're fine, medium, wide or extra-wide, egg noodles conjure up images of mom's chicken noodle soup, classic tuna casserole, or even a sweet kugel.
Noodles are a feel-good food.
Not surprisingly, consumption of noodles increases by as much as 20 percent in January, February and March. As legend has it, noodles were first made by 13 th century German bakers who fashioned dough into symbolic shapes, such as words, birds and stars. Noodle consumption increases during colder months as well as during Lent, when countless people prepare meatless meals for this religious occasion prior to Easter. By federal law, a noodle must contain 5.5 percent egg solids by weight to be called a noodle. Noodles can be substituted for many other pasta shapes in your favorite recipes.