Three-cheese macaroni bake

A healthy version of this classic recipe. Easy to make, this macaroni cheese will have everyone smiling.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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350g macaroni pasta

1 head broccoli, cut in florets

1 tablespoon reduced-fat spread

2 tablespoons flour

2 ¼ cups skim milk

150g reduced-fat cottage cheese

¼ cup grated edam cheese

¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

2 slices multigrain bread

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Spray 4 x 1-cup ramekins with oil and set aside. Cook macaroni following packet directions. Add broccoli in the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to saucepan. Set aside.

2 Meanwhile, melt spread in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add flour and stir until well combined. Cook for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Return to heat and stir constantly until mixture comes to the boil and thickens. Remove from heat.

3 Stir in cottage cheese, edam and half the parmesan. Add sauce to pasta and stir until combined. Transfer to ramekins.

4 Process bread in a blender into coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the remaining parmesan. Sprinkle mixture over each ramekin. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden on top and heated through.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 590 cal

Kilojoules 2470 kJ

Protein 36 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 85 g

Sugar 11 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 390 mg

Calcium 490 mg

Iron 3.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.