Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 3/4 to 1 tsp. dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided use
• 1 (7 oz.) box elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Directions

1. Melt margarine in a large saucepan. Add flour and stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute or until thickened.

2. Add marjoram, thyme, nutmeg and paprika; stir in mustard and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese; mix well.

3. Add macaroni and cottage cheese; toss to coat. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

4. Bake , uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden. brown.

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