Ingredients
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- 2 cups pasta (macaroni, penne, or fusilli)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then whisk in garlic powder and whole milk until smooth.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with cottage cheese in the pot, then pour the cheesy sauce over and stir until evenly coated.
- Heat on low for 2-3 minutes, avoiding boiling. Serve warm with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg