Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          macaroni -- vegetable
     1/2  cup           green pepper -- finely chopped
   1      tablespoon    margarine
   1      tablespoon    flour -- all-purpose
   1      cup           skim milk
     1/4  teaspoon      white pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional
   1      cup           cheddar cheese -- lowfat, grated
   1      cup           cottage cheese -- lowfat
     1/2  cup           parmesan cheese -- or romano grated
   2                    tomatoes -- sliced 1/2" thick

Preparation:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well. Meanwhile, sauté‚green pepper in heated butter until soft. Stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Cook until thickened. Add white pepper and salt, if used. Stir in grated cheese and partially melt. Combine macaroni, the sauce, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. Turn into a lightly buttered baking dish. Arrange tomato slices on top. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes for 20 minutes, until bubbly. For optimum flavor, let sit 5 minutes before serving.