Spectacular Mac and Cheese Recipe

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What To Do

3 tablespoon(s) panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 package(s) (110-ounce) frozen spinach, thawed
1 3/4 cup(s) 2% milk
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
2 cup(s) grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon of Freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
8 ounce pasta – round pasta ( any style you like)

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 450

Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta. Make sure not to completely cook and drain the pasta since it will continue to cook in the cheese sauce.

In a small bowl mix, breadcrumbs, oil, cayenne pepper, and paprika and mix.

Cook spinach according to package directions — press out excess water.

In a large saucepan – heat 1.5 cups of milk. In a small bowl whisk 1/4 cup milk and flour in a small bowl. Add to the hot milk — keep mixing till sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar till melted. Add cottage cheese, nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Add pasta to cheese sauce. In a casserole dish add 1/2 pasta and cheese. Spoon spinach on top. Top with the remaining pasta and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

Enjoy!