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bow tie pasta lasagna Recipe

bow tie pasta lasagna Recipe
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This Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that combines tender bow tie pasta with creamy cheese, savory ground beef, and rich pasta sauce. Baked to perfection with a golden mozzarella cheese topping, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal that requires minimal effort and promises hearty, flavorful results.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 pound bow tie pasta

Cheese and Dairy

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Meat

  • 1/2 pound ground beef

Sauce

  • 24 ounces pasta sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pasta dish.
  2. Boil Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add the bow tie pasta noodles and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the water once cooked and return the pasta to the pot.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: While the pasta cooks, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook thoroughly until browned.
  4. Drain Grease: Once the ground beef is browned and cooked through, drain excess grease from the skillet to reduce fat content.
  5. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked ground beef. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it to the bowl along with the milk and pasta sauce. Mix everything well until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Mix Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked bow tie pasta into the meat and sauce mixture. Stir gently to evenly coat the pasta with the sauce mixture.
  7. Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Pour the pasta mixture into the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  8. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta in the baking dish.
  9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding chopped garlic or Italian seasoning to the ground beef while cooking.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
  • To make this recipe quicker, use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken and skip the ground beef step.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
  • Ensure the pasta isn’t overcooked in step 2; slightly firm pasta will hold its shape better after baking.

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Keywords: bow tie pasta, pasta lasagna, baked pasta, ground beef pasta, cheesy pasta bake

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