Bow tie lasagna Pioneer Woman

While Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, doesn't have a specific "Bow Tie Lasagna" recipe, she has several pasta casseroles that share similarities. Her recipes often feature lots of cheese and hearty sauces. This recipe differs by focusing on simplicity and using uncooked bow tie pasta for ease. It also offers specific guidance on variations and substitutions.

Easy bow tie pasta lasagna with cottage cheese

Cottage cheese in this recipe is optional, but it adds a delightful creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor to the filling. It lightens up the richness of the ricotta while adding extra moisture. If you prefer a smoother filling or don't enjoy cottage cheese, you can omit it and use only ricotta.

Baked bow tie pasta with chicken

To make this with chicken, substitute the ground beef with 1 pound of cooked, shredded chicken. You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience! Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper before adding it to the sauce. You could also use diced, cooked chicken breast

Bow tie lasagna with ricotta cheese

Ricotta cheese is essential for the creamy, smooth texture of the lasagna filling. It provides a base for the other cheeses and helps bind the filling together. If you don't have ricotta, you can try substituting with Greek yogurt, mascarpone cheese, or even silken tofu (for a vegan option), but the texture may differ slightly.

: Easy Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna: A Simple Weeknight Dinner

Description

A fun, simple twist on classic lasagna using bow tie pasta – perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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4. Ingredient List:
Meat Sauce:
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese Filling:
15 ounces ricotta cheese
15 ounces cottage cheese (optional)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta and Other:
1 pound bow tie pasta (farfalle)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing dish)
Cooking spray or butter (optional, for greasing dish)

Instructions

5. Preparation Instructions:
1. Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Prepare Cheese Filling: Combine ricotta, cottage cheese (if using), eggs, Parmesan, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
3. Cook Pasta: Cook bow tie pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
4. Assemble Lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer meat sauce, pasta, and cheese filling in the dish, repeating layers and ending with meat sauce. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella.
5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

: Cottage cheese adds creaminess to the filling but is optional. You can make the meat sauce and cheese filling ahead of time. Freeze assembled (unbaked) lasagna for up to 3 months or baked lasagna for up to 2 months. Vegetarian option: substitute ground beef with mushrooms, lentils, or spinach. Add vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to the sauce or filling. Use different cheeses like provolone, fontina, or Asiago.

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