Baked Mac and Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

3. 3

   Drain; place in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until smooth.

5. 5

   Combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Add the cheese mixture to pasta, and stir well.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.

8. 8

   Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, panko, and parsley in a small bowl.

9. 9

   Sprinkle evenly over pasta mixture.

10. 10

    Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Broil pasta 1 minute or until top browns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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