Week 14: Recipe #5--Bowtie Lasagna

Okay, so this week there's more pasta than normal, but it's easy to make, and we love it!  This recipe is on the Tasty Kitchen blog, but I found it through the Pioneer Woman (see link below).  It's a great alternative to traditional lasagna if you are short on time (or just don't have the energy).  I served this with a green salad and some good bread.  Makes 6 servings.

Photo from Pioneer Woman

You'll Need:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 5 c. bowtie noodles
• 3 c. spaghetti sauce (or pizza sauce, whatever you prefer)
• 1 Tblsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. Italian seasonings (more or less, make it to your taste)
• 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. sour cream

Preparation:

1. Fry ground beef in small pan.  Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package instructions.
2. After noodles are cooked, drain and drizzle with olive oil.  Mix in your spaghetti sauce.  Add in your fried hamburger, seasonings, cheese, and sour cream.  Fold together and allow it all to combine and melt together, over low heat, for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
3. Enjoy!

Recipe and link:  http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/bow-tie-e28098lasagnae28099/