Description
A nutritious twist on the classic mac and cheese featuring high-protein cottage cheese and chickpea pasta for a creamy, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry chickpea pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1 2/3 cups cottage cheese (4% recommended)
- 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 cheese
- 2/3 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your pasta according to the package instructions and drain it.
- Blend together cottage cheese, skim milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a pan on low heat.
- Add the mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and nutritional yeast if using.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cooked pasta into the pan and stir until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle more cheese on top as desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrients. Experiment with different cheese varieties for unique flavors.
