Description
This Easy Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna is the perfect weeknight dinner—rich, cheesy, and ready in just 30 minutes. Skip the layering and enjoy all the flavors of classic lasagna with a twist of bowtie pasta, creamy cheese, and hearty ground beef. Topped with melty mozzarella and baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. #EasyDinnerRecipes #QuickDinnerIdeas #PastaBake #ComfortFood #HomemadeRecipes #HighProteinRecipesDinner #HealthyRecipesEasy
Ingredients
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- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef with cream cheese, milk, and pasta sauce. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the beef mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ground turkey or Italian sausage for a variation in flavor.
- Add spinach or mushrooms to sneak in extra veggies.
- Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg