Bowtie Pasta Ziti Recipe
A delicious and comforting baked pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta, savory Italian sausage, creamy cheeses, and a rich marinara sauce. This Bowtie Pasta Ziti is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bowtie Pasta Ziti:
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook the Meat: Add and cook ground sausage or beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Make the Sauce: Add marinara sauce, cream, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked pasta with sauce and cheeses. Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake at 375°F until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- You can substitute ricotta for the cream or add spinach/mushrooms for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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