High-Protein Mac & Cheese

vegetarian ⓘ

From a reel by Josh Schincariol — watch the original

Ingredients

• 88g Banza Cheddar Shells
• 150g Nordica 1% Cottage Cheese
• 28g Great Value 25% Less Fat Tex-Mex Cheese
• 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Onion Powder
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
• Splash of Pasta Water

Instructions

1. Boil the pasta shells following the instructions on the packaging.
2. Combine the cottage cheese, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a blender and process until the mixture is smooth.
3. Pour the blended sauce over the cooked pasta and add the Tex-Mex cheese.
4. Incorporate a small amount of the pasta cooking water and stir until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
5. Mix everything thoroughly before serving.