Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Cottage Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients: 8 ounces Chickpea cavatappi pasta; 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably small curd); 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); ½ cup Gruyère cheese (shredded (optional for extra creaminess)); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for a gluten-free option); 1½ cups milk (whole or 2%); ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); Fresh chives or parsley (chopped (for garnish))