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A bowl of creamy rotini pasta covered in a smooth orange cheese sauce
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz chickpea or lentil rotini pasta
  • 1.5 cups low -fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, combine the cottage cheese, skim milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a high-speed blender.
  • Process the mixture until completely smooth and no curds remain.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot over low heat.
  • Pour the blended cottage cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to coat evenly.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the pot, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  • Adjust seasoning with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately while the sauce is at peak creaminess.