Family Friendly Mac & Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Grease a casserole dish and/or muffin liners (using avocado oil is suggested).
3. Boil and cook Banza pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse. Set aside.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together cottage cheese, butter, and milk over low heat.
5. Add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the goat cheese, stir until melted together.
6. Add the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup goat cheese, stir in garlic powder, paprika, Himalayan pink salt, and crushed black pepper.
7. Stir the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
8. Serve straight from the pan, or if baking:
9. Pour the Mac & Cheese into the greased casserole dish and/or muffin tins.
10. Sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Optionally, add gluten-free breadcrumbs on top.
12. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
13. Optionally, top with crushed red pepper before serving.