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Easy Weeknight Lasagna Toss Recipe

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This Easy Weeknight Lasagna Toss is a quick and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, combining bow tie pasta with a hearty meat sauce and a blend of creamy cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Perfect for busy nights, this casserole bakes to bubbly, golden perfection in under an hour, serving 8 with hearty, comforting flavors everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Meat Sauce

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (browned and drained)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Pasta

  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta (cooked al dente and drained)

Cheese Mixture

  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 6 ounces Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Brown the meat with aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is browned and the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the spaghetti sauce to combine well.
  3. Cook and combine pasta: Cook the bow tie pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cool water to stop cooking. Add the drained pasta to the meat sauce and stir well to coat evenly.
  4. Layer the casserole: Pour half of the pasta and meat sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread half of the cottage cheese over this layer, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with the remaining pasta mixture and cheeses to create a second layer.
  5. Bake and brown cheese: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbly and lightly browned.

Notes

  • Make sure to cook the pasta al dente to avoid a mushy casserole.
  • Draining the ground beef well prevents excess grease in the lasagna.
  • Using a mix of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan provides creamy texture and depth of flavor.
  • Covering with foil initially helps the lasagna cook evenly and stay moist.
  • Allow the lasagna to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking before serving to set.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/easy-weeknight-lasagna-toss-recipe/