Ingredients

• 6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 12 ounces dried extra-wide egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 5 large eggs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
• 1 cup full-fat labneh or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• Flaky salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, coat a 2 1/2-quart baking dish (preferably glass) with 1/2 tablespoon of the unsalted butter. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• Add 12 ounces extra-wide egg noodles and 2 tablespoons of the kosher salt to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan around occasionally, until the butter is browned and fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately scrape the butter and any browned bits at the bottom of the pan into a small heatproof bowl.
• When the noodles are ready, drain.
• Place 5 large eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons honey in a large bowl and whisk until well-combined and frothy, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup full-fat labneh or sour cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest if using, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon if using. Whisk to combine.
• Add the browned butter and whisk until combined. Add the noodles and fold until combined. Scrape into the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the baking dish and continue baking until the custard is set and some of the noodles on top are crisp, about 40 minutes. (If you find the noodles are getting too charred, tent the baking dish with aluminum foil.) Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky salt. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours at room temperature before serving.