Protein Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese

🧂 Ingredients

• 12 oz whole wheat or high-protein pasta

  chickpea or lentil
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  reduced fat if preferred
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

  grated
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour

Instructions

• 1 Blend the Cottage Cheese Sauce: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk,
  garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, flour, and a pinch of salt. Blend until
  smooth and creamy.
• 2 Combine Pasta and Sauce: In a large oven-safe dish, mix the pasta with the
  blended sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
• 3 Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and incorporate into the
  pasta and sauce.
• 4 Bake: Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with
  parmesan cheese and paprika, then bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 40
  minutes.
• 5 Broil: For a golden, bubbly top, broil the mac and cheese for 2-3 minutes at the
  end of baking.
• 6 Serve: Serve warm, garnished with paprika or fresh parsley if desired.

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