Baked Mac and Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
3. 3
   Drain; place in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process until smooth.
5. 5
   Combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Add the cheese mixture to pasta, and stir well.
7. 7
   Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
8. 8
   Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, panko, and parsley in a small bowl.
9. 9
   Sprinkle evenly over pasta mixture.
10. 10
    Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Preheat broiler (do not remove dish from the oven).
12. 12
    Broil pasta 1 minute or until top browns.