Easy High Protein Tuna Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
If you’re a fan of tuna melts, this high-protein tuna macaroni and cheese should be added to your list of quick meals to try! Each serving gives you 35 grams of protein, giving this comfort food more nourishment and staying power than your average cheesy mac. Plus, the whole family loves this delicious recipe and it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni, (I like lentil pasta for more protein!)
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 4 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cans tuna
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, but remove when al dente (cooked, but still slightly firm). When the pasta is done, drain and set aside.
- While the noodles cook, blend the milk and cottage cheese.
- When your pot is empty, reduce the heat to medium heat and add the butter to melt. Pour the blended cottage cheese in, and add the seasonings and grated cheese. Mix and heat through until your cheese is melted fully.
- Add the cooked pasta into your cheese sauce and stir through, then add the tuna.
- Spread a little oil on your Larder & Vine’s ceramic-coated 8″ x 8″ square pan and pour the mac and cheese mixture in. Top the macaroni mixture with panko and broil for 2-3 minutes, until you see the breadcrumbs getting golden. Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition & protein estimates were calculated using lentil pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 89mg, Sodium: 760mg, Potassium: 219mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 749IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 513mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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