Description
A deliciously creamy cheddar pasta dish that is easy to make and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cooked macaroni pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese – I recommend full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup 2% or whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions, then drain (do not rinse) and set aside.
- Add the cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth (about 20 seconds).
- Heat a large pot or skillet to medium heat, and add the cheese sauce to the pan.
- Stir in the cornstarch and whisk or stir the sauce until it starts to thicken (about 2-3 minutes).
- Then stir in the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese until it is fully melted.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed, then stir in the cooked pasta noodles.
- Coat the noodles well in the sauce so they are all nice and cheesy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional ingredients like vegetables or proteins.
- Make sure to taste the sauce before adding it to the pasta to adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg