Mac and Cheese

• 12 ounces macaroni or your choice of bite-sized pasta
• 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream

  or plain yogurt
• 16 ounces low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
• 8 ounces 2% milk sharp cheddar cheese

  (shredded yourself is better)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• a few grinds of black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Spray a 1-1/2 qt. casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. Stir pasta into cheese mixture, then spread into casserole dish. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until hot and bubbly. Stir together before serving to evenly distribute the cheese sauce.