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Lighter Protein Mac & Cheese
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Lighter Protein Mac & Cheese

25 minPrep time
2Servings
560Calories
33gProtein
Ingredients
  • 160g wholewheat macaroni
  • 1 butternut squash, cubed (200g)
  • 120g grated cheese
  • 150g cottage cheese
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 200ml milk
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook the macaroni al dente.

  2. 2

    Steam or boil the squash until soft, then blend with milk, garlic, mustard and cottage cheese.

  3. 3

    Stir the sauce and most of the cheese through the pasta.

  4. 4

    Top with the rest of the cheese and grill 4 min until golden.

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