In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir vigorously until you achieve a thick, uniform batter. Let the batter rest for 3-5 minutes.

Lightly wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture and form it into a patty about 1/2-inch thick and 2-3 inches wide. Repeat to make 8-10 patties.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Test readiness with a tiny bit of batter; it should sizzle gently.

Carefully place 4-5 patties in the pan, leaving space between each. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden-brown and edges look set. Flip gently and cook another 3-4 minutes until firm and golden.

Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate. If cooking in batches, add another teaspoon of oil between batches and maintain medium heat throughout. Serve immediately.