Recipe: Farfalle, Rigatoni or Pappardelle with Fava Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound fava beans, husked
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, to taste, peeled (optional)
• 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup 1% or skim milk
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, plus 1 tablespoon salt for the pasta water
• 3/4 pound farfalle or pappardelle
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 ounce Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)