YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with a Golden Crust
Baked chickpea pasta folded into a creamy, blended cottage cheese and sharp cheddar sauce, finished with a crisp, golden panko crust.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz dry chickpea pasta
0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese
0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 oz sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp dry mustard
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.13 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
0.13 tsp smoked paprika
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small individual-sized baking dish.
Cook the chickpea pasta in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions specify for al dente, then drain.
In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and velvety.
In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the blended sauce and half of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until well coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
In a small bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the pasta.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the crust is golden brown and crisp.