Bowtie Pasta Lasagna – Easy Pasta Dinner Everyone Loves
A cozy, cheesy casserole made with bowtie pasta, rich meat sauce, and melty cheeses — all the flavors of classic lasagna with less fuss.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in salted water until just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground meat. Cook until browned. Drain fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, marinara, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta with sauce and ricotta in a large bowl.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cottage cheese or dairy-free alternatives if needed.
- Add sautéed vegetables for a meatless version.
- Freeze before baking for a make-ahead dinner.