My sister in law posted this recipe on her blog and I made it this past week and got rave reviews from the family! The mini-bow tie pasta was less than $1 per box at Fred Meyer, and I had everything else on hand!
I have to warn you… at first when I looked at all the ingredients, I was overwhelmed. BUT instead of parsley, basil, and oregano, I just used Italian seasoning. It was MUCH easier! This one will become a regular on my monthly menu! (Thanks Marji!)
Skillet Lasagna
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/4 cups water
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dash basil, pepper
In large skillet, brown beef with onions and garlic; drain. Add tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, and salt. Mix well. Stir in uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover, simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring once. Stir in cottage cheese. Cover with and Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle in basil and pepper to taste if desired. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Tips:
* I usually just use dried chopped onion and garlic. It is just easier for me.
* I strain the cottage cheese before adding it.
* I only add 1 tsp. dried parsley.
In the comments, a reader left her favorite breadstick recipe:
1½ cups warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. yeast
Let that sit for 5 minutes. Then add:
3½ cups flour
1 tsp Salt
Mix until smooth then let raise for 10 minutes. Roll out dough into a large square on a floured surface. Brush with melted (real) butter mixed with garlic and then sprinkle with kosher salt. Fold in half and cut into 1 inch strips. Twist and place on a cooking sheet. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes to raise. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately after baking, brush with more garlic butter and sprinkle with kosher salt and grated parmesan cheese.
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I made this tonight and it was so DELICIOUS! My husband thought that I went to Olive Garden and got some bread sticks too – this recipe is amazing.
This one is actually in my recipe box! Love it, so easy and delicious.
I tried this one today,used whole wheat pasta ,added blue cheese crumbles instead of cottage,cut some green bell peppers and used a can of oregano basil diced tomato and steamed some broccoli on the side too.kids loved it,ate all their plates and hubby kept praising it all night.
thanks for the idea,its really easy,fast and fun.definitely a keeper!
Glad you enjoyed! That sounds DELICIOUS!!
Thanks was hit with my hubby and both boys (rarely please all…this is huge). Wanted to point out that you can chop and freeze onions to make they ready to go when cooking.
P.S. served with tossed salad and garlic bread the garlic bread came from my mother-in-law for free. If you haven’t ask your local bakery what they do with the day old stuff, may want to. My mother-in-llaw gets free breads, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, dounuts, and more daily.
Made the breadsticks tonight! Hubs said they were “rather dangerous” as he ate his FIFTH.
Thank you for an awesome, easy recipe!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I still need to try out the bread stick recipe!