Description
Looking for the best bowtie pasta lasagna recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so flavorful perfect for cozy dinner ideas! Whether you’re craving a simple weeknight meal or need a healthy comfort dish, this pasta bake delivers. Great for casual gatherings, family dinners, or meal prep. Save this easy lasagna recipe with a twist for your next cooking session!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer sauce, pasta, ricotta, and cheese in a 9×13 baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Add a splash of red wine to the sauce for depth.
- Swap meat for mushrooms or spinach for a vegetarian version.
- Broil top for 2 minutes if you love a crispy cheesy crust.
- Make-ahead friendly and freezer-safe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg