Creamy Mac & Cheese
A creamy, comforting mac and cheese with a simple hidden veggie twist. Cottage cheese and sweet potato create a smooth, rich sauce.
Servings 4 serves
Ingredients
- 300 g macaroni pasta
- 250 g cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup cooked sweet potato
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the packet directions. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Add the cooked sweet potato, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder and sweet paprika to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Melt the butter in the saucepan over low heat.
- Add the blended mixture and grated cheese to the saucepan. Stir gently until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce is silky and creamy.
- Stir through the cooked macaroni and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
UPF-Friendly Swaps
To keep this recipe closer to minimally processed foods, choose:- Pasta: Look for macaroni made with simple ingredients such as durum wheat semolina and water.
- Cottage cheese: Choose a plain cottage cheese with a short, recognisable ingredient list.
- Grated cheese: Block cheese that you grate yourself can be a simple option.