Question: how much water for 2 cups of elbow macaroni?
Answer: Method 1 of 4: Put the lid on the pot and turn the burner to high. Heat the water until it begins to boil and steam escapes from under the lid. To make a single serving, heat 2 to 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.3 liters) of water and reduce the amount of elbow macaroni between 1/2 cup to 1 cup (42 to 84 g).