Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese
Ready in 20 minutes, about 670 kcal and 37 g protein per serving (estimated).
- High protein
- 20 min5 prep · 15 cook
- 2 servings
- 670 kcalper serving, est.
- Easy
Estimated macros
per serving · serves 2- 670Calories
- 37 gProtein, about 22% of the energy
- 85 gCarbs, about 51% of the energy
- 20 gFat, about 27% of the energy
Estimated: the sum of USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient, divided by 2 servings.
Ingredients
8 itemsEquipment
- Large pot
- Blender or stick blender
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
Method
4 stepsThe amounts written in the steps are for 2 servings: use the ingredient list for your amounts.
Step 1: Blend the sauce
- 1 min
- Blender
Put a large pot of well-salted water on to boil. Meanwhile, blend the cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder and mustard powder for about 1 minute, until completely smooth with no curds left.
- 225 g8 ozLow-fat
- 120 ml½ cupReduced-fat
- 2.5 ml½ tspGarlic powder
- 1.25 ml¼ tspDry mustard powder
Step 2: Cook the pasta
- 8-10 min
- High heat
- Large pot
Boil the macaroni for 8-10 minutes, until just tender. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of the pasta water, then drain.
- 200 g7 ozElbow macaroni
Step 3: Make it creamy
- 2-3 min
- Low heat
- Large pot
Put the drained pasta back in the pot over low heat. Stir in the blended sauce and the cheddar for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Keep the heat low so the sauce stays smooth, and loosen it with a splash of pasta water.
- 225 g8 ozLow-fat
- 85 g3 ozSharp cheddar
Step 4: Season and serve
- 1 min
- Bowls
Season with salt and black pepper, spoon into bowls and scatter the chives on top. Serve straight away.
- to tasteto tasteSalt and black pepper
- 15 ml1 tbspFresh chives
Good to know
Allergens
Contains:
- Milk
- Wheat
Check your labels: brands differ.
Tips
- Blend the cottage cheese until there are no curds at all: that is what makes the sauce silky.
- Low heat only once the sauce is in: boiling can make cottage cheese turn grainy.
Storage
Keeps 3 days in the fridge in a closed container. Reheat gently with a splash of milk, stirring, until hot.
