NS, I just finished cooking the noodles until very soft then I drained the water but leave a little to the bottom of the pot, added some powered consomme and some yellow and green sliced squash that I had sauteed with onions. MIxed that all up and it's so pretty and taste so good. Then I sauteed a big chicken breast with soy. After the chicken is done I slice it all up and lay it in the gravy......That was an easy dinner for two and oh so good! lol