NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz dry chickpea pasta

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

0 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish with a touch of olive oil.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta until just under al dente, usually 1-2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.

• 3

  In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, blending until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

• 4

  In a mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the blended sauce and half of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until well coated.

• 5

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs and olive oil, then scatter them over the cheese layer.

• 7

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, the sauce is bubbling, and the breadcrumb topping is a perfect golden brown.