Almond-Orzo Kugel

• 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/8 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 (24-ounce) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute
• Cooking spray
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0.
2. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
3. Combine 3/4 cup sugar and the next 9 ingredients (through egg substitute) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine cooked pasta and cottage cheese mixture in a large bowl, stirring until well blended. Spoon orzo mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325u0b0 for 40 minutes.
4. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar, sliced almonds, and next 3 ingredients (through 1/8 teaspoon salt) in a small bowl; stir in butter. Sprinkle kugel with almond mixture; bake an additional 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; cut into 16 pieces. Serve warm.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/almond-orzo-kugel (may not work)