High-Protein Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 oz elbow macaroni or chickpea pasta
• 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
• 1.5 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
• 0.5 cup milk (1%)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta per package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
2. Blend cottage cheese, milk, Dijon, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Return pasta to pot over low heat. Add cottage cheese blend.
4. Stir in shredded cheddar gradually until melted and creamy.
5. Add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately.

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