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Mac and Cheese

Aziz Saifuddin
Aziz SaifuddinAdded April 16, 2026

A creamy, high-protein pasta dish made with blended cottage cheese and cheddar. Quick and easy to throw together with simple pantry ingredients.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4

Nutrition per serving

Calories
623
Protein
40g
Carbs
91g
Fat
11g

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 2 oz cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 16 oz pasta of your choice
  • ½ cup pasta water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve at least .5 cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat a sauce pan over medium-high heat and add the reserved pasta water.

  4. 4

    Add blended cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, MSG, and salt to the pan. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.