noodles romanoff

Name: Noodles Romanoff
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) narrow egg noodles; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2-3 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, cubed; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 4 ounce(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup(s) sour cream; some paprika, “for pretty,” optional

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Fran Miller

Parkersburg, WV

Updated on Jun 11, 2025

I set out to recreate the unique taste of Noodles Romanoff after forgetting this childhood favorite for decades. At one time in the 1960s, a box of this could usually be found in my mom’s cabinet to pull out for a quick side dish on a busy school night. (Some of you might also remember Rice-A-Roni, along with Kraft Mac & Cheese, the only one that truly lasted.) This recipe is a mash-up of several copycat recipes I found online and played with. The key is the amount of Worcestershire sauce. I use a lesser amount to make the sauce, then taste it right before serving to adjust. =^..^=

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces narrow egg noodles
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2-3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups milk
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
some paprika, “for pretty,” optional

How To Make noodles romanoff

Step 1

Put on a pot of water to start boiling first. This is what actually takes the longest time. Get out your ingredients to make sure you have everything.

Step 2

Start the sauce. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, then stir in the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Step 3

Stir in the salt and ONLY 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire sauce. Then add the cream cheese cubes and stir around until melted.
Step 4

Back to the noodles… Stir into the boiling water all the noodles in the bag. You’ll decide later if you need them all, depending on the sauce/noodle ratio you prefer. Cook as directed on the package to the degree of “doneness” you prefer.
Step 5

Return to the sauce. Add the milk and stir until heated through and smooth. Melt in the cheddar cheese.
Step 6

Stir in the sour cream. Continue cooking until heated through. If the sauce thickens more than you like, thin it with a little milk. IMPORTANT STEP! Now taste the sauce and see if you think it needs more Worcestershire sauce. I think it depends on the brand of cream cheese used. Maybe?
Step 7

When the noodles are done, drain well, and add 3/4 of them to the sauce. Stir together well. Decide if you want the rest of the noodles in the sauce.
Step 8

Serve Noodles Romanoff with a sprinkle of paprika, “for pretty,” as Mom would say. Enjoy! =^..^=
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