Baked Mac & Cheese

Name: Baked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs, (see Tip); 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 16-ounce or 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed; 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 8 ounces (2 cups) whole-wheat elbow macaroni, or penne

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"Mac & cheese can be a true comfort on a gloomy day, and our healthy update takes advantage of extra-sharp Cheddar balanced with creamy low-fat cottage cheese and tucks a layer of spinach into the middle, which may help picky eaters down their vegetables. Whole-wheat pasta adds robust flavor and extra fiber...."

INGREDIENTS

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3 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs, (see Tip)

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1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

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1/4 teaspoon paprika

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1 16-ounce or 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed

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1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

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1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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8 ounces (2 cups) whole-wheat elbow macaroni, or penne

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