NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Chickpea macaroni

0.5 cup Low-fat cottage cheese

0.25 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1.5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.13 tsp Sea salt

0.13 tsp Black pepper

0.13 tsp Smoked paprika

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea macaroni for 2 minutes less than the package directions until it is al dente.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, place the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper into a high-speed blender.

• 4

  Blend the sauce ingredients on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

• 5

  Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot, then stir in the blended sauce and 1 ounce of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until well combined.

• 6

  Transfer the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish and top evenly with the remaining 0.5 ounce of cheddar and the parmesan cheese.

• 7

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then finish with a light dusting of smoked paprika before serving.