High-Protein Mac & Cheese
High-Protein Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 70 g chickpea elbow pasta
- 120 ml low-fat milk
- 100 g cottage cheese
- 30 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan or frying pan, add the low-fat milk and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the chickpea elbow pasta to the simmering milk. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the milk has been absorbed, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to add a splash more milk if it dries out too quickly.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
While the pasta is cooking, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and nutritional yeast in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Pour the blended cheese sauce over the pasta in the pan. Stir continuously with a wooden spatula until the pasta is thoroughly coated and the sauce is heated through and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately in a bowl and enjoy your high-protein mac & cheese.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Mac & Cheese
- 70 g chickpea elbow pasta
- 120 ml low-fat milk
- 100 g cottage cheese
- 30 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan or frying pan, add the low-fat milk and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the chickpea elbow pasta to the simmering milk. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the milk has been absorbed, about 5-7 minutes. You may need to add a splash more milk if it dries out too quickly.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
While the pasta is cooking, combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and nutritional yeast in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the pasta is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Pour the blended cheese sauce over the pasta in the pan. Stir continuously with a wooden spatula until the pasta is thoroughly coated and the sauce is heated through and creamy.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately in a bowl and enjoy your high-protein mac & cheese.