Bow Tie Lasagna

Bow tie lasagna is a quick and delightful twist on classic lasagna, featuring tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and a luscious blend of cheeses smothered in a rich marinara sauce, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Bow Tie Lasagna Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 622kcal

Ingredients

½ pound bowtie pasta (8 ounces)
1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided in half
1 cup parmesan cheese, divided in half
24 ounces marinara sauce

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente or desired tenderness. Drain and toss with a drizzle of oil. Set aside.
In a large skillet, saute ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper over medium heat until the meat is cooked through and the onion is translucent. Add in garlic and Italian seasoning and saute 1 minute longer.
Add the ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, and ½ cup parmesan cheese to the meat mixture and stir to combine.
Pour marinara sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Stir bowtie pasta into the meat sauce.
Top with the remaining cheese and heat until the cheese is melted. Or place under the broiler in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve hot.

Notes

Tossing the pasta with a bit of oil will prevent it from sticking together. Keep the pasta warm so the skillet stays hot once you stir it in.
Dice the onion into very small pieces so that it will cook in the same amount of time that the beef browns. The onion won’t cook further once we add the other ingredients, so be sure it is cooked all the way through.
Broiling at the end isn’t necessary, but it’s a quick way to melt the cheese on top without scorching the pasta in the bottom of the skillet.

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