- 1/2 lb small pasta shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5oz cottage cheese (one small carton)
- 1 cup cheddar, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella, grated
- bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente
- add olive oil to large sauté pan and cook onion until translucent. add garlic and broccoli and cook until softened
- add chicken broth and simmer 5-10 minutes until reduced a bit. reduce heat.
- in a small blender or magic bullet, blend cottage cheese with cream until smooth
- add cottage cheese mixture to sauté pan, and stir to combine. slowly add the cheddar and mozzarella; stirring until a thick cheese sauce forms
- add pasta and toss to coat. serve in bowls topped with more mozzarella
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