Old-Fashioned Macaroni

Directions

1. 1
   Place water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
2. 2
   Microwave, covered, at high for 10 minutes to bring to boil.
3. 3
   Add the macaroni, stir and cover.
4. 4
   Microwave 7 to 8 minutes at high.
5. 5
   Stir, cover and let stand 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain.
7. 7
   Place half the cooked macaroni in a buttered 6-cup microwave-safe baking dish.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with half the cheese, top with half the sour cream and dot with half the butter.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining ingredients.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with paprika.
11. 11
    Microwave, uncovered at high for 8 to 10 minutes.
12. 12
    My notes: I cook macaroni on stove top instead of microwaving it.
13. 13
    My microwave is so old it takes forever to boil water.
14. 14
    I also will mix up the cheese sometimes using different cheddars but it's really great if you use some freshly grated pecorini cheese as well in the mix.