16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked
1 regular size small curd cottage cheese (1 lb.)
1 cup sour cream
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper
2 cups (10 oz.) shredded extra sharp cheese

Boil macaroni in salted water. Drain. Mix together all ingredients. Place in 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle paprika over top.

Bake in 350°F oven about 1 hour or until sides of dish show macaroni is browning. Serve hot.