Baked Macaroni and Cheese

45 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

221 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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2	cups	pasta, elbow macaroni
1	x	nonstick cooking spray
16	ounces	cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)
2	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
2	cups	milk, skim
4	ounces	cheddar cheese, very old, sharp	grated
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	ground
1/4	teaspoon	nutmeg	ground
1/4	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	fresh, grated

Prepare macaroni according to pacakge directions; drain.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, spray shallow broiler safe 2 1/2 quart casserole with non stick cooking spray.

Meanwhile, if food processor with knife blade attached, blend cottage cheese until smooth.

In a 2 quart saucepan, mix flour with 1/4 cup milk until smooth.

Slowly stir in remaining milk until blended.

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently un til mixture just boils and thickens slightly.

Remove from heat, stir in cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Place macaroni in casserole; cover with cheese sauce.

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Remove casserole from oven.

Turn oven control to broil, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

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Serving Size 260g

Amount per Serving

Calories 221 32% of calories from fat