Cook noodles in boiling salted water about 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water and let drain. Place noodles in a large bowl and add 1/4 cup (50 ml) melted butter. Set aside.

Separate 6 eggs. Beat the yolks. Add the cottage cheese, sugar, salt, sour cream, 1/4 cup (50 ml) melted butter and vanilla. Sift in flour and blend.

Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in. Divide this creamy mixture in half. Mix half with noodles.

Put the noodle mixture into a well- greased 8 x 11-inch (20 x 28 cm) glass baking pan. Pour the rest of the creamy mixture on top.

Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 1 hour.

This recipe serves 20. It may be halved and baked in a 9- inch (23 cm) square glass baking dish.