Description
A creamy and indulgent mac and cheese that’s high in protein, featuring cottage cheese and chickpea pasta for added fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Dry Chickpea Pasta
- 1 2/3 cup Cottage Cheese (4 percent)
- 1/2 cup Skim Milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella
- 2/3 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add cottage cheese, skim milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend on high until creamy.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a pan over low heat and warm gently, stirring frequently.
- Add mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and nutritional yeast to the pan, allowing the cheeses to melt slowly.
- Stir until smooth and creamy while keeping the heat low.
- Pour the cooked pasta into the pan and stir until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle more cheese on top and give it a quick melt if desired.
- Serve and enjoy, tasting for salt before plating.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to revive creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: high protein, mac and cheese, comfort food, cottage cheese, chickpea pasta