"Light" Macaroni and Cheese

I'm not sure if you can really make macaroni and cheese resemble a "healthy" food, but this recipe is a pretty good attempt at at least making it closer to healthy!

Serves 4

1 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese

1 1/2 cup skim milk

1 tbsp. mustard

Pinch of cayenne

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup grated white onion

1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar

1/2 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni (I used whole wheat)

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare dish with a light coating of cooking spray. In a blender or food processor combine the cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, salt and pepper and puree until smooth. In a large bowl, combine with the onions, cheddar and uncooked macaroni. Stir well. Pour into baking dish. Combine Parmesan with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until topping is browned and center is firm.