BAKED MACARONI PIE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE

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This claims to be a lower calorie version of a simple baked macaroni and cheese. The eggs in this dish are what make it more like a pie. The recipe in the book is actually called "Low Calorie Pastiere." Recipe from a Boston, Massachusetts community cookbook entitled "The North End Union Italian Cookbook."

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 eggs
1 lb cottage cheese
1 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs well. Mix in cheeses and parsley well. Stir in macaroni.
  • Pour mixture into a generously greased 8" x 12" pyrex baking dish. Bake for 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese sauce to thicken slightly. May need to be seasoned with pepper just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 176.3, Sodium 781.7, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 30.2

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