Bow Tie Italian Casserole Recipe

Name: Bow Tie Italian Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 oz. bow tie pasta; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 (15 oz.) can pizza sauce; 1 small can mushrooms, drained; 1/2 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni (optional); 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning (can use oregano or basil); 1 tsp. minced dry onion; 1 egg, beaten; 1 c. cottage cheese; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1/2 c. shredded cheese (Cheddar cheese, set aside for top layer)

Servings: persons

6 to 8 oz. bow tie pasta
1 lb. ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can pizza sauce
1 small can mushrooms, drained
1/2 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni (optional)
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning (can use oregano or basil)
1 tsp. minced dry onion
1 egg, beaten
1 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 c. shredded cheese (Cheddar cheese, set aside for top layer)

1
Cook bow tie pasta; drain and set aside.
2
Cook ground beef; drain off fat.
3
To ground beef, add Italian seasoning, pizza sauce, onion and mushrooms.
4
In another bowl, add egg and cottage cheese.
5
In a 12 x 9-inch baking pan, layer 1/2 of the pasta, spoon 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture.
6
Sprinkle with 1/2 of Parmesan cheese.
7
Layer pepperoni slices (optional).
8
Place 1/2 of meat mixture.
9
Next, add 1/2 of Mozzarella and 1/2 of Monterey Jack cheese.
10
Repeat pasta, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and meat mixture.
11
Top with remainder of Mozzarella and Monterey Jack.
12
Finish top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake, covered, at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through. Serve with favorite salad and hot bread.

1724

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 oz. bow tie pasta, 1 lb. ground beef, 1 (15 oz.) can pizza sauce, 1 small can mushrooms, drained, and more.

Yes, Bow Tie Italian Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bow Tie Italian Casserole

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