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Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
- 12 ounces 2% low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 ounces finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; place in a large bowl.
3. Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add the cheese mixture to pasta, and stir well. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4. Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, panko, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over pasta mixture. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes.
5. Preheat broiler (do not remove dish from the oven).
6. Broil pasta 1 minute or until top browns.
Calories: 329
Fat: 7.4g
Saturated fat: 4.4g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.8g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 19.1g
Carbohydrate: 47g
Fiber: 1.9g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Iron: 2mg
Sodium: 455mg
Calcium: 275mg