Sweet and Buttery Noodle Kugel

Another kugal from the Second Redhead in the Kitchen. There are more kugals that I've made, but this is probably enough for this blog.

7 c. (12-oz. pkg) med. egg noodles, uncooked
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3 c. ricotta cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
6 eggs
1 c. raisins (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 X 13-inch glass baking dish. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. In large bowl, stir together butter or margarine, ricotta cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add eggs, beating after each addition. Stir in cooked noodles and raisins. Pour mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve 10 to 12.

Congregation Beth El Sisterhood cookbook (2003), Bethesda, MD