Macaroni and Cheese Light Recipe

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Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together flour and 2 tablespoons of the milk. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining milk over medium heat until steaming.
Gradually whisk a few table spoons of the hot milk into the milk-flour mixture, then whisk this mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, 1 minute.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, black pepper, ancho chile pepper and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a food processor or blender, puree the cottage cheese until very smooth. Stir into the sauce. Stir in the cooked macaroni and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and olive oil until well blended. Stir in the Parmesan and sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until browned on top and bubbling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	383.52 Kcal (1606 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.5g	25%
Cholesterol	52.31mg	17%
Sodium	685.82mg	29%
Potassium	239.22mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.09g	13%
Sugars	17.08g	68%
Dietary Fiber	2.6g	10%
Protein	21.35g	43%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	382.2mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.11 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.63g	25%
Cholesterol	21.02mg	17%
Sodium	275.59mg	29%
Potassium	96.13mg	5%
Total Carbs	15.71g	13%
Sugars	6.87g	68%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	10%
Protein	8.58g	43%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	20%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	153.6mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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