Bowtie Pasta Bake Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound of bowtie pasta
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the can of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the sauce. Mix well.
8. Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
9. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta.
10. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
11. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top of the pasta bake.
13. Let the pasta bake cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Total Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 660mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 39g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 29g

Variations

• Vegetables: chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, chopped zucchini, or sliced olives
• Meat: ground turkey, Italian sausage, or chopped cooked chicken
• Cheese: substitute the mozzarella cheese with cheddar cheese or provolone cheese

Conclusion