MAC AND CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup low-fat manchego cheese, grated
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, cleaned

For the pasta

• 2 L of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 200 g of Elbow No.4 La Moderna®
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
• 2 turkey sausages, sliced and roasted
• 4 tbsp. of washed, disinfected, and finely chopped parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

For the sauce

1. Combine and blend all the ingredients until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous sauce; reserve.
2. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
3. Heat water with salt in a pot until it boils. Immediately add the Elbow No.4 La Moderna® pasta and check the cooking times marked on the package.
4. Drain and place it in a greased baking dish.
5. Add the broccoli, sausages, and mix to integrate.
6. Pour the reserved sauce over the pasta and lightly stir.
7. Bake for 15 minutes or until the liquids reduce.
8. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately, or let cool and refrigerate to consume at another time.