Grown Up Macaroni and Cheese

"If you think macaroni and cheese is just for kids, try this version. Its a meatless main dish that everyone will love"

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 35 minutes
by AmyK875

Ingredients

12 Ounces Elbow Macaroni Noodles

2 Teaspoons Vegetable oil Divided

1 Medium Red onion Chopped

1/2 Cup Thin red bell pepper strips

1/4 Cupp Mushrooms Sliced

1 Cup Low fat cottage cheese

1 Cup Low sodium tomato sauce

1/3 Cup Reduced fat cheddar cheese Shredded, divided


Directions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but do not add salt 2. While macaroni is cooking, in a large nonstick skillet, he 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add red onion, bell pepper, and green onions; saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside 3. Preheat broiler. Drain macaroni; return to pan, add vegetable mixture, cottage cheese, tomato sauce and 3 tablespoons of cheddar cheese. Mix well, heat over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. 4. Transfer mixture to shallow baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over to. Broil 4 inches from heat until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately

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