Cottage Cheese Hidden Veg Mac & Cheese

By Keira Rumble

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If you have a little beige food enthusiast like I do, you are going to want to save this recipe. It tastes exactly like the comfort food kids love while working just a little bit harder behind the scenes.

 

GF | Hidden Veg | High Protein
 Serves 4

 

Ingredients

· 300g gluten free macaroni

· 1 cup cauliflower florets

· 1 carrot, chopped

· 1 cup cottage cheese

· 1 cup grated tasty cheese

· ½ cup parmesan

· 1 cup preferred milk (I use almond milk) 

· 1 tsp garlic powder

· 1 tsp onion powder

· Bone broth powder

· Salt + pepper

 

Method

  1. Cook macaroni according to packet instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

  2. Steam cauliflower and carrot until very soft.

  3. Add steamed vegetables, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, bone broth powder and parmesan to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

  4. Pour sauce into a large saucepan over low heat.

  5. Stir through grated cheese until melted and creamy.

  6. Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.

  7. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Optional: top with extra cheese and grill for 5 minutes until golden.