Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

 

Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

  

• 6oz (168g) elbow protein pasta, or regular elbow pasta
• 1/2 cup (113g) cottage cheese, low-fat 2%
• 1/2 cup (110g) milk, low-fat 2%
• 1/2 tsp (2g) yellow mustard
• 1 cup (112g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• salt, to taste (1/4tsp to 1/2tsp)

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Cook protein pasta according to package directions, making sure to salt the pasta water.
• While pasta is boiling, put cottage cheese, milk, cheddar cheese, mustard, cornstarch, garlic powder and salt in a shaker cup (without the mixing ball) and blend really well.
• Add cheese sauce to pan, and top with hot, cooked macaroni. Heat over medium-low heat until cheese sauce begins to thicken and is warmed through.
• Serve immediately!
  
  
  Makes 4 Servings
  
  

NOTE

Nutrition information for this recipe is calculated with protein pasta.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese (High Protein)

Serving Size

 

150 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

306

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

12

g

18

%

Carbohydrates

 

34

g

11

%

Protein

 

19

g

38

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.