Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your preferred pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water, and set it aside to cool slightly while you prepare the sauce.

In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden, stirring often to prevent it from burning.

Lower the heat and add cream cheese and cottage cheese to the skillet with the garlic. Stir continuously for about 3-4 minutes until the cheeses melt and combine into a smooth, creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

Gently fold in the cooked salmon pieces into your creamy sauce, allowing them to warm through for about 2-3 minutes.

Once the salmon is heated, add the drained pasta into the skillet. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes to ensure the pasta is well-coated in the creamy sauce.

Plate your creamy salmon pasta while it's warm, and garnish with fresh herbs like chopped dill or parsley.