Pasta: Comfort Food Diet Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1-3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1-3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside.

In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into macaroni mixture.

Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yield: 8 servings.