Description
A creamy twist on classic macaroni and cheese, packed with protein from cottage cheese for a healthier comfort food option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set it aside.
- In a blender, add the cottage cheese, your choice of shredded cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Blend this mixture until it’s smooth and creamy.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the cooked macaroni with the blended sauce. Stir thoroughly to ensure every piece of pasta is coated.
- Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through. Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs or serving with a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg