"Bow tie bake" is an easy and hearty casserole dish made with bow tie pasta, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients. It's a great dish for busy weeknights or for feeding a crowd, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. This guide will provide you with some tips and ideas for making the best bow tie bake. We'll cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to baking the dish to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to make a delicious and satisfying bow tie bake.
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ITALIAN BOW TIE BAKE
Served with a green salad and garlic bread, this is the easiest dinner I prepare for my family. They love the four-ingredient main dish and think I worked on it for hours. They don't even miss the meat! -Lisa Blackwell Henderson, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and salad dressing mix. Add pasta; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BOW TIE HAM BAKE
Here's a dish from our family cookbook that's filled with recipes from generations of women. We love casseroles! Just pop one in the oven to warm your home and fill your stomach. -Suzette Jury, Keene, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ham, Alfredo sauce, cheese and mushrooms. Drain pasta mixture; add to ham mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake remaining casserole at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
BOW TIE BAKE
My cousin takes this dish to our annual family picnic. I make it for functions on my husband's side of the family and never bring home leftovers. - Cindy Kemp, Forest, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook th beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the meat mixture, all of the tomato soup and 1 cup of cheese. Top with the remaining pasta and meat mixture. Spread with mushroom soup. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until heated through.
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FOUR-CHEESE BOW TIE BAKE
This delicious casserole goes a long way when served as a side dish, but also makes a satisfying no-meat main dish. It can be frozen, so it's great to divide in half and freeze for a future quick meal.
Provided by shelbyrose
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, drain tomatoes; RESERVING THE JUICE; set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Gradually add in milk and reserved juice.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sauce and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the cheeses and parsley; toss gently to coat.
- Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
ITALIAN BOW TIE BAKE
Make and share this Italian Bow Tie Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the spaghetti sauce and Italian dressing mix; stir to combine.
- Add the pasta, tossing to coat well.
- Pour mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the pasta.
- Bake at 400 degrees, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until well heated.
BOW TIE TURKEY BAKE
This convenient casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated to cook the next day. It's so easy to make.-Betty Aiken, Bradenton, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain the noodles. , Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Layer with half of the noodles, a third of the remaining sauce and half of the cottage cheese, sausage and grated Parmesan. Top with spinach, Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan. Cover and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes or until heated through.
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Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Bow tie pasta is a great choice for this recipe because it holds the sauce well and is a good size for a one-bite appetizer.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is baked.
- Use a good quality sauce. The sauce is the key to this recipe, so make sure you use a sauce that you love. You can use a jarred sauce or make your own from scratch.
- Add some vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to this recipe. You can add any vegetables that you like, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Top with cheese. Cheese is a classic topping for bow tie pasta bake. You can use any type of cheese that you like, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan.
- Bake until golden brown. Bake the pasta bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pasta is heated through.
Conclusion:
Bow tie pasta bake is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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