"Mac and 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 plain dry breadcrumbs (see Tip)
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1 extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 paprika
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1 frozen spinach
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1.75 low-fat milk
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3 all-purpose flour
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2 shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 low-fat cottage cheese
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1/8 ground nutmeg
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1/4 salt
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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8 whole-wheat elbow macaroni or penne