- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 (8 ounce) containers cottage cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, cottage cheese, sour cream, eggs, Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Mix well and transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake 40 minutes.