# Garlic Parmesan Beef & Bowtie Pasta

This is a high-protein, low-calorie, and affordable Garlic Parmesan Beef & Bowtie Pasta recipe that uses cottage cheese in a way that makes sense and tastes good.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb 93/7 Lean Ground Beef
- 16 oz Cottage Cheese, 1% Milkfat
- 15 oz Barilla Protein Plus Pasta
- 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz Freshly Shredded Parmesan
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper

## Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. Once the pasta is done, strain it.
3. Return the strained pasta to the pot and set it aside.
4. While the pasta is cooking, add cottage cheese, shredded parmesan, and a quarter cup of water or milk into a blender or food processor.
5. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the ground beef to the skillet.
8. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up in the process.
9. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the cooked ground beef.
10. Cook the tomatoes with the beef for about 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to wilt.
11. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano to the skillet.
12. Mix the spices with the beef and tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds.
13. Add the minced garlic to the skillet.
14. Mix the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
15. Reduce the heat to low.
16. Pour the blended cheese sauce into the skillet with the beef and tomatoes.
17. Mix all ingredients together and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
18. Pour the sauce mixture into the pot with the cooked pasta.
19. Mix the pasta and sauce well.
20. Taste the dish and add salt and pepper to preference.
21. Once everything is done, portion out the meals into meal containers.

## Equipment

- Blender
- Food Processor
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Colander
- Spatula
- Meal prep containers

## Tips

- This recipe is high protein, low calorie, and affordable.
- You can use water or milk for blending the cheese sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMWdzjDghdh/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/319abb36-bb7b-4331-b2c3-9b9555c007d3
- Extracted: 2025-07-26

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