Lasagna Style Bow Tie Pasta Recipe

Skip the layering hassle, but keep all the cheesy, meaty, deliciousness of lasagna with this easy, kid-friendly bow tie pasta bake! A quick and comforting weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 654.7 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.5 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lasagna Style Bow Tie Pasta

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How to Make Lasagna Style Bow Tie Pasta

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.
  3. Boil 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Add 1 pound of bow tie pasta and cook for half the time directed on the package (usually about 5-6 minutes).
  4. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in 1 pound of ground beef (or turkey) and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  7. Add 24 ounces of your favorite spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, partially cover the skillet, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. In a medium bowl, mix together 15 ounces of ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), 1 large egg, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Thoroughly drain the cooked pasta.
  11. Layer half of the pasta in the prepared baking dish.
  12. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
  13. Spoon half of the meat sauce over the cheese.
  14. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  15. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  16. Cover the baking dish with foil, lightly spraying the foil side facing the cheese with cooking spray.
  17. Bake for 15 minutes.
  18. Uncover and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

66g

Carbs

18g