A cheesy, baked pasta casserole layered with savory meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and bowtie pasta — an easy and comforting take on lasagna that’s perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
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1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
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1 small onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups marinara sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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½ cup grated parmesan
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
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Cook pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly. Add meat and brown thoroughly. Drain fat.
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Stir marinara into the meat with seasoning. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
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Mix ricotta, egg, parmesan, and parsley in a bowl.
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In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer sauce, pasta, ricotta, mozzarella. Repeat layers.
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Finish with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
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Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes.
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Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.