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Lasagna Bowtie Pasta

May 16, 2016 by Wifeeclectic 27 Comments

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This Lasagna Bowtie Pasta recipe takes a fraction of the time of traditional lasagna, is less messy, and is delicious! Even picky eaters love it.

Lasagna Bowtie Pasta

There are few dishes more satisfying than lasagna. At the same time, there are few dishes more time-consuming and frustrating to assemble than lasagna. I’ll admit, as much as I enjoy cooking, I often fall into the laziness mentality and buy a frozen lasagna. Sure, it tastes mostly good, but I feel so guilty, knowing I really should make my own lasagna.

Perhaps you’re like me and dislike dealing with the large lasagna noodles. After all, they are highly temperamental. So, I’m always looking for a new take on lasagna that’s less troublesome. I’ve shared a Mini Lasagna Cups recipe before, which is great. But today, I have another take on lasagna: Lasagna Bowtie Pasta.

This recipe takes a fraction of the time of traditional lasagna, is less messy, and is delicious! Plus, since it looks more like a traditional pasta dish, it’s easy to get even picky eaters interested.

INGREDIENTS

2 (14 oz.) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb. Italian sausage
Salt and black pepper
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp basil
1 Tbsp thyme
8 ounces bow-tie pasta
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp parsley

PREPARATION

  1. Pour the cans of diced tomatoes (including the juice) into a large liquid measuring cup, then add water until the tomato/water mixture equals 4 cups. Add in the tomato sauce and sugar. Stir until combined and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir until garlic begins to turn a light golden color.
  3. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Salt and pepper the sausage to taste.
  4. Stir in 1 Tbsp each of oregano, basil and thyme.
  5. Pour the uncooked pasta over meat, then pour the tomato mixture over the pasta. Don’t stir.
  6. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 20-25 minutes (or until the pasta is tender), stirring every 5 minutes.
  7. Remove pan from heat and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until cheese is incorporated. Add spoonfuls of ricotta all over the pasta.
  8. Cover for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp parsley and serve!

It really is an incredibly simple dish and tasted phenomenal! The smaller bow-tie noodles are perfect for this dish, making everything perfectly bite sized.

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Lasagna Bowtie Pasta

This recipe takes a fraction of the time of traditional lasagna, is less messy, and is delicious! Plus, since it looks more like a traditional pasta dish, it's easy to get even picky eaters interested.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Dinner, Food, Pasta, Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 14 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 1 Tbsp basil
  • 1 Tbsp thyme
  • 8 ounces bow-tie pasta
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp parsley

Instructions

  • Pour the cans of diced tomatoes (including the juice) into a large liquid measuring cup, then add water until the tomato/water mixture equals 4 cups. Add in the tomato sauce and sugar. Stir until combined and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir until garlic begins to turn a light golden color.
  • Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Salt and pepper the sausage to taste.
  • Stir in 1 Tbsp each of oregano, basil and thyme.
  • Pour the uncooked pasta over meat, then pour the tomato mixture over the pasta. Don’t stir.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered for 20-25 minutes (or until the pasta is tender), stirring every 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until cheese is incorporated. Add spoonfuls of ricotta all over the pasta.
  • Cover for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp parsley and serve!

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  1. Terri Steffes says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    Yum! I'm getting ready to try the zucchini lasagne with the long flat zucchini slices. Have you tried that? I love bowtie noodles. So fun to eat! 🙂

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  2. Karen Morse says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    I am SUCH a lasagna fan but I dont always have hours and hours and hours to create this dish! Loving your recipe as a way to get that lasagna "vibe" but without all that time involved. Totally making this soon!
    Karen | GlamKaren.com

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  3. Wendy says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    This is a great idea! All the benefits of lasagna without all the work. Love it!

    Reply
  4. ana de jesus says

    May 16, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Oh yum yum! I love bowtie pasta and adding quorn mince to make the lasagna pasta would be delicious!

    Reply
  5. Rachel Langer says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:45 am

    Bow-tie's are adorable. Bow-tie pasta = adorably delicious! My kids would just gobble this right up.

    Reply
  6. Kiwi says

    May 17, 2016 at 5:13 am

    I crave pasta now. I think I will have some for lunch!

    Reply
  7. blythe32 says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    This recipe has given such a great idea. I don't eat sausage, but I'm going to try this with my spinach lasagna or vegan lasagna recipe.

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  8. Dawn McAlexander says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I love lasagna, but it is so difficult to make sometimes. I love your idea here. I think it would make making lasagna much easier!

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I have made lasagna exactly once in my life – because it is time consuming! Will have to try this recipe though – so much easier!

    Reply
  10. krystle cook says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Such an easy way to make lasagna. I've made it a few times. It maybe happens once a year LOL

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  11. Veronica Pototska says

    May 17, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    This looks so delicious, I would definitely love to try it!
    But it is almost midnight now, I am not even allowed to look at pictures of foods lol
    I will come back for the recipe tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
  12. Ashley Lee says

    May 17, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    Yum! I LOVE pasta, so I need to add this to my weekly menu and give it a try!

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  13. Rebeka Ervin says

    May 18, 2016 at 1:41 am

    This looks delicious! And I am a huge fan of pasta so this recipe would be a go for me. xx Rebeka

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  14. Laci Carlson says

    May 18, 2016 at 2:42 am

    Yum what perfection!!! Now tie is my favorite type of player ever definitely trying this

    Reply
  15. Colette Wright says

    May 18, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    My daughter is in charge of making dinner one night a week and this would be perfect for her to try! She loves making pasta dishes.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  16. jillconyers says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:26 pm

    This looks delicious. I wonder if I can find gluten free bow tie pasta. I have others I can substitute but I'd love to find bow tie.

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  17. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    May 20, 2016 at 3:33 am

    I'm a huge fan of pasta dishes so this recipe would be right up my alley. I love using bowtie pasta for this recipe because it's one of my favorite pasta shapes.

    Reply
  18. Hil'Lesha O'Nan says

    May 20, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    How delicious! I'm a big fan of pasta dishes, so I will have to try something like this sometime in the near future.

    Reply
  19. Becca says

    May 20, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    I definitely struggle putting together lasagna (it's like a puzzle sometimes) but I love the taste. This a great alternative!!

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  20. Hannah Adkins says

    May 21, 2016 at 3:00 am

    This looks delicious, not to mention easy to make! I love having pasta dishes for dinner, they're so hearty & filling.

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  21. nicole says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:09 am

    I love lasagna and anything else pasta related. I can eat pasta every day, which is totally fine with me. Bowties are one of my favorite pasta too. You dish looks delicious.

    Reply
  22. Hodge Podge Moments says

    May 23, 2016 at 6:39 am

    I think I have all of the ingredients needed for this one! I'll have to try it out soon. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Kim~madeinaday says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:19 am

    Changing up the noodles sounds like a winner!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
    Kim

    Reply
  24. ConciergeLibrarian says

    May 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    I keep saying I am going to try lasagna but have not gotten around to it yet…this is as good as time as ever

    Reply
  25. Liz Latham says

    May 29, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Nothing wrong with a little bit of classic cuisine! Nostalgia set in for me. Yum! Thanks for linking up with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!

    Reply
  26. Jeanne Grunert says

    May 30, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Oh my, but this looks good! Thanks for sharing it! #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  27. Lisa B. says

    June 1, 2016 at 3:30 am

    This looks yummy!! My kids love pasta and this will be great for them!! Thanks for sharing and linking up with us over at the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party!

    Reply

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