Mac & Cottage Cheese

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Mac & Cottage Cheese

This easy stovetop macaroni and cottage cheese uses elbow macaroni noodles, whole milk cottage cheese, and sharp cheddar!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
  • 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, drain and set aside.
  2. To the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese, cornstarch, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and paprika. Blend until smooth. Add the milk and pulse a few times to combine.
  3. Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to the same pot used to cook the pasta and heat over medium-high heat and bring to a low boil. Continue whisking until thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the cheese and ¼ cup of the reserve pasta water until the cheese is melted. Add the cooked pasta and toss to fully coat. Add more pasta water to adjust if needed, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, the pasta will last for up to 3 days. I would recommend just reheating it in the microwave for a couple of minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 650kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1037mg (43%) Potassium 348mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1146IU (23%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 732mg (73%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 650 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 650kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1037mg 43%
Potassium 348mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1146IU 23%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 732mg 73%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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