NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea pasta

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

1.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

0.13 tsp smoked paprika

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea pasta in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente, then drain.

• 3

  While pasta cooks, place the cottage cheese in a blender and process until completely smooth.

• 4

  In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Stir in 1 ounce of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture.

• 6

  Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce until every noodle is thoroughly coated.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 0.5 ounce of cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.