Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

Step 2

Once cooked, drain the pasta well and add it back to the hot pot.

Step 3

Add the cottage cheese to the pasta and stir until all of the noodles are well coated.

Step 4

Add sour cream, if using, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Serve hot, and if desired garnish the dish with fried onions, parmesan cheese, and/or chopped parsley.