JesseEatzCreamy baked mac with 50% chickpea pasta swap and blended cottage cheese sauce—boosted protein, slashed cals for guilt-free comfort.
Cook both pastas al dente per package (reduce time 1 min), drain, rinse cool.
Chickpea pasta cooks faster—check early.
Preheat oven 375°F. Blend cottage cheese, milk, egg, mustard, garlic pwdr, salt/pepper until creamy.
Mix cheeses (reserve 1/2 cup cheddar), pasta, and sauce in bowl. Transfer to greased 8x8 dish.
Top with reserved cheddar, breadcrumbs, dots of butter. Bake 20-25 min golden.
Blend cottage cheese smooth for ricotta-like sauce. 50/50 pasta keeps texture legit. ~31% cal drop. Macros per serving: 330 cal, 26g protein.
Nutrition data is estimated and may not be fully accurate. This is not medical advice — consult a registered dietitian or healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
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