Cook pasta according to package instructions (don’t forget to salt the water), reserving ⅓ cup of pasta water for later.
Steam broccoli until tender and immediately place in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain, set aside.
To a food processor or high powered blender combine olive oil, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Add cottage cheese sauce to a pan over low heat. Add reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
Add cooked pasta and broccoli and stir until the pasta is fully coated in sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for serving.