Marilyn Groden's Award Winning Pecan Noodle Kugel

Last night, my mother made Marilyn Groden's Award Winning Pecan Noodle Kugel for Shabbat. It was super delicious and I knew I had to share the result and the recipe!

Marilyn Groden's Award Winning Pecan Noodle Kugel

WINNING PECAN NOODLE KUGEL
¾ cup (12 tablespoons) butter or margarine, melted
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup pecans
1 pound wide noodles
4 eggs, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Pour half the butter or margarine into a 12-cup Bundt pan or ring mold. Swirl the butter to coat the bottom and sides. Press brown sugar into the bottom, then press pecans in a pattern into the sugar. Set aside. Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain. Mix with eggs, vanilla, remaining melted butter, cinnamon, granulated sugar and salt. Spoon into the prepared mold. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes, or until the top is brown. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 12 to 14 servings.