* Any substantial pasta will work. Macaroni, twists, bowties, etc. Avoid more delicate pastas such as Angel Hair or Vermicelli.

Cook the noodles until al dente. Drain.

In a large skillet, saute the onion, garlic, and the sausage. (I find that the Gimme Lean products don't "crumble" very well, so I pinch off small pieces - kind of like mini-meatballs.) Add the seasonings, the sauce, and the cottage cheese. Let simmer for a few minutes. Add the noodles and heat thoroughly.

Just before serving, top with the cheeses. The Asiago melts beautifully.

Per serving: 285 Calories; 5g Fat (14% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 14mg Cholesterol; 624mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 Starch/Bread; 3 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

did impart a strong sausage taste and feel. The cottage cheese added a creaminess, use more if you like creamier sauces. You could also puree the cottage cheese to make it smoother, but the few chunks didn't bother us.

I've been using Asiago cheese quite a bit recently. I like the richness that just a small serving imparts.

We like spicy foods, so I used a lot of the red pepper flakes. They really are good with the Gimme Lean.

Steamed broccoli was a nice accompaniment, and I would have liked some good bread, too.