12 oz noodles (elbow pasta), chickpea, whole wheat, regular, or gluten-free
1 tbsp butter
1.5 tbsp all-purpose
½ cup broth, vegetable or chicken
¾ cup low-fat milk, or any milk
½ cup cottage cheese, blended (see instructions)
1 cup cheddar cheese,
Active Cooking: 10 min
Passive: 5-10 min
Overall: 15-20 min
Overall: $22.37
Per Serving: $5.59
Makes 4 Servings
Must be stored in a fridge after cooking
What you'll need: stovetop, bowl and blender (optional)
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Set aside.
Can also cook in microwave by placing pasta in a microwave safe dish and covering pasta fully in water with at least a 1/2 inch of extra water. Microwave in one to two minute intervals until tender, stirring between microwaving sessions
On medium-low heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pot. Add 1.5 tbsp of flour and mix until a golden brown roux forms, stirring often. This takes about 5 minutes. Monitor the heat and remove the pot if necessary to prevent overheating.
Can make in microwave by microwaving on 50% power in 1 minute intervals, stirring until the roux is formed
Meanwhile, blend the cottage cheese in a high-speed blender to ensure it is smooth and without chunks.
Can also squish with a spoon or substitute for greek yogurt
Slowly whisk in ½ cup of broth, followed by ¾ cup of low-fat milk. Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat, adding milk and broth to the pot
Remove the pot from the heat and add half of the cheddar cheese and all the cottage cheese. Add the ground pepper. Whisk until it melts into the sauce.
Add the remaining cheddar cheese and continue to whisk or stir until fully melted.
Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked noodles and toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
To Lower Price:
butter for margarine
Use bouillon cubes over premade broth
Use a different form of cheese
For Dietary Restrictions:
butter for margarine
Cheese for nondairy option
flour for gluten-free 1:1 flour
whole wheat pasta for chickpea or gluten free
Vegetables
Seasonings like italian mix, garlic, onion, or cayenne
shredded chicken