Tuna Pea Mac and Cheese

 12 ounce noodles
1 1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cheddar cheese
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 can tunafish
1 can peas

This entre packs tons and tons of essential nutrients and it taste awesome!  Cottage cheese and cheddar cheese is an excellent source of both vitamin A and calcium .  Vitamin A is great for hair and skin and a great source of antioxidants.  Calcium is one of the nutrients most likely to be missing in the American diet.  According to government stats, 9 out of 10 women and 6 out of 10 men fall short of calcium roccomendations.  Calcium is great for teeth and bones, but also brain function.   Canned tunafish is loaded with protein, vitamin A, iron, calcium, vitamin E, K, and many other nutrient and minerals.  The most important nutrrient however, is omega 3.  Omega 3's have been known to provide heart health.  Lastly peas are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin K and vitamin C.

zBoil noodles according to instruction
In a foodprocessor blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy
In meantime, in large skillet, combine milk and flour and heat on medium, stirring constantly until forms a smooth and even consistency.
Add cottage cheese puree, mustard, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper

In large baking dish pour noodles, add sauce, peas and tuna
mix thoroughly and  top with remaining cheddar cheese
Bake at 300 for 20-30 minutes

remove from oven when dish crispy

BPT Pasta Salad

What to do with bacon, when you want to use it up.  I love BLT's, but lettuce is out of the question usually at convenience stores, so  why not sub in green peas, which happens to have lots of vitamins and nutrients.  I added tobasco and a little salt and pepper to mayo, and it came out nice and light with a slight kick.
The dish was hearty and filling and really did give a bit of a "BLT" feeling, especially with the bacon and the mayo.  I was happy because the pasta dish which included bacon, tomato and peas provided vitamin A, C, E, and all of these are antioxidents which help to fight free radicals which fights off disease. 
I had about 6 ounces of cooked pasta noodles, so this meal would be good for 2 people, however it could easily be doubled or tripled. 
 6 ounces cooked pasta noodles
1/2 cup diced tomatoes(drained)
2 strips of cooked bacon
1/2 cup peas
1 tablespoon mayo
1 tsp tobasco
salt and pepper to taste

mix mayo and tobasco thoroughly, add salt and pepper to taste
combine all other ingredients and toss with dressing

see if you agree, this BPT is really good and  incredibly easy to make!