Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons dry whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 14 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 34 cups nonfat milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups shredded fresh spinach
  • 1 12 cups canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Lightly coat a 9 X 13 dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta, drain.
  • Mix next 3 together.
  • Heat 1 1/2 cups milk until steaming.
  • Which remaining milk with the flour till smooth and add to hot milk and cook until thickened.
  • About 3-7 minutes.
  • Add cheese to the sauce and stir.
  • Stir in cottage cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg and salt and pepper.
  • Stir in pasta.
  • Spread half into baking dish.
  • Place the spinach evenly on top then the diced tomatoes.
  • Spread remaining pasta over the top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.