Cheesy Bow Tie Casserole Recipe

This Cheesy Bow Tie Casserole is rich and flavorful and is simple to put together. If you have any leftovers they make for a delicious lunch.

Flavors will vary a little bit depending on the brand pasta sauce you use.

Cheesy Bow Tie Casserole Recipe

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Author: Patricia

Recipe type: Main

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 24 ounces of traditional pasta sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 package of fresh mushrooms (8 ounces sliced or you can use canned)
• 1 can sliced black olives
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into ½ inch cubes)
• 4 ounces shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions for firm; drain.
3. While pasta is cooking in a large skillet over medium high heat cook the burger, onion, and mushrooms until burger is no longer pink inside, onion is softened, and mushrooms are tender; drain any excess fat if needed.
4. Mix the pasta sauce into the burger mixture, bring to a boil, and season with the red pepper flakes. Add ½ of the mozzarella cubes and stir until cheese is melted. Mix the sauce into the pasta until thoroughly combined.
5. Spoon the mixture into a 2.75 quart casserole dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray and distribute the remaining mozzarella cheese cubes over the top. Top with the black olives, Colby & Monterey Jack , and Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is hot and bubbly – Serve hot.

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