NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Whole Wheat Macaroni

1/2 cup Low-Fat Milk

1/2 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

1/4 cup Shredded Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese

1 cup Broccoli

1 cup Water

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Onion Powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add the whole wheat macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  In the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add chopped broccoli to the boiling water to lightly steam.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, in a separate bowl, mix together low-fat milk, low-fat cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.

• 4

  Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a small splash (about 1/4 cup) of the cooking water.

• 5

  Return the pasta and broccoli to the pot over low heat, stir in the milk-cottage cheese mixture and shredded low-fat cheddar cheese.

• 6

  Adjust consistency with the reserved pasta water if needed, stirring until the sauce becomes creamy and all ingredients are well combined.

• 7

  Serve warm and enjoy your creamy high-protein mac & cheese with broccoli.