Garlic Parmesan Beef & Bowtie Pasta

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cooking your pasta.
  2. 2Start by cooking your pasta.
  3. 3Start by cooking your pasta.
  4. 4Once the pasta is done, strain it.
  5. 5Once the pasta is done, strain it.
  6. 6Once the pasta is done, strain it.
  7. 7Return the pasta back to the pot and set it aside.
  8. 8Return the pasta back to the pot and set it aside.
  9. 9Return the pasta back to the pot and set it aside.
  10. 10While your pasta is cooking, in a blender or food processor, add in your cottage cheese.
  11. 11While your pasta is cooking, in a blender or food processor, add in your cottage cheese.
  12. 12While your pasta is cooking, in a blender or food processor, add in your cottage cheese.
  13. 13Add your shredded Parmesan.
  14. 14Add your shredded Parmesan.
  15. 15Add your shredded Parmesan.
  16. 16Add a quarter cup of water or milk.
  17. 17Add a quarter cup of water or milk.
  18. 18Add a quarter cup of water or milk.
  19. 19Blend until smooth.
  20. 20Blend until smooth.
  21. 21Blend until smooth.
  22. 22Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  23. 23Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  24. 24Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  25. 25Add in your ground beef.
  26. 26Add in your ground beef.
  27. 27Add in your ground beef.
  28. 28Cook until no longer pink, breaking it up in the process.
  29. 29Cook until no longer pink, breaking it up in the process.
  30. 30Cook until no longer pink, breaking it up in the process.
  31. 31Then you're going to add in your tomatoes.
  32. 32Then you're going to add in your tomatoes.
  33. 33Then you're going to add in your tomatoes.
  34. 34Let that cook for about 5 minutes or until your tomatoes start to wilt.
  35. 35Let that cook for about 5 minutes or until your tomatoes start to wilt.
  36. 36Let that cook for about 5 minutes or until your tomatoes start to wilt.
  37. 37Then you're going to add in your garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
  38. 38Then you're going to add in your garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
  39. 39Then you're going to add in your garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
  40. 40Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
  41. 41Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
  42. 42Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
  43. 43Then add in your minced garlic.
  44. 44Then add in your minced garlic.
  45. 45Then add in your minced garlic.
  46. 46Mix and cook for another 30 seconds.
  47. 47Mix and cook for another 30 seconds.
  48. 48Mix and cook for another 30 seconds.
  49. 49Reduce the heat to low and add in your sauce.
  50. 50Reduce the heat to low and add in your sauce.
  51. 51Reduce the heat to low and add in your sauce.
  52. 52Mix all of that together and let this simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  53. 53Mix all of that together and let this simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  54. 54Mix all of that together and let this simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  55. 55Once it's done, it should look something like this.
  56. 56Once it's done, it should look something like this.
  57. 57Once it's done, it should look something like this.
  58. 58Then you're going to pour that sauce in with your cooked pasta.
  59. 59Then you're going to pour that sauce in with your cooked pasta.
  60. 60Then you're going to pour that sauce in with your cooked pasta.
  61. 61Mix well.
  62. 62Mix well.
  63. 63Mix well.
  64. 64Give it a taste and add salt and pepper to preference.
  65. 65Give it a taste and add salt and pepper to preference.
  66. 66Give it a taste and add salt and pepper to preference.
  67. 67Once everything is done, portion out your meal containers.
  68. 68Once everything is done, portion out your meal containers.
  69. 69Once everything is done, portion out your meal containers.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

potcolanderblender or food processorlarge skillet

Tips

  • This recipe is high protein, low calorie, and affordable.
  • Use cottage cheese in a way that makes sense and tastes good for meal prep.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.