Baked Mac And Cheese

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0.

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   Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; place in a large bowl.

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   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.

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   Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, panko, and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over pasta mixture. Bake at 375u00b0 for 10 minutes.

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   Preheat broiler (do not remove dish from the oven).

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   Broil pasta 1 minute or until top browns.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.