Macaroni and Cottage Cheese
Creamy, comforting, and delightfully simple, this Macaroni and Cottage Cheese recipe is a quick and wholesome twist on classic mac and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines tender macaroni pasta with a velvety sauce made from creamy cottage cheese, melted butter, and a hint of milk for richness. Parmesan cheese is added for a touch of sharpness, while paprika and black pepper deliver a subtle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes and made with only a handful of pantry staples, this dish is as easy as it is satisfying. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy this cozy, protein-packed take on a family favorite. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious yet indulgent comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams macaroni pasta
- 200 grams cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 50 milliliters milk
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cottage cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the milk.
Add the cottage cheese to the saucepan and stir until it begins to slightly melt and turn creamy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well and remove the saucepan from heat.
Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it well and return it to the pot.
Pour the prepared cottage cheese sauce over the macaroni and gently toss to evenly coat the pasta.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or paprika to suit your preference.
Divide the macaroni and cottage cheese into serving bowls. Garnish each portion with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3461 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.6 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
