Garlic Parmesan Beef & Bowtie Pasta

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cooking your pasta.
  2. 2Once the pasta is done, strain it.
  3. 3Return the pasta back to the pot and set it aside.
  4. 4While your pasta is cooking, in a blender or food processor, add in your cottage cheese.
  5. 5Add your shredded Parmesan.
  6. 6Add a quarter cup of water or milk.
  7. 7Blend until smooth.
  8. 8Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. 9Add in your ground beef.
  10. 10Cook until no longer pink, breaking it up in the process.
  11. 11Then you're going to add in your tomatoes.
  12. 12Let that cook for about 5 minutes or until your tomatoes start to wilt.
  13. 13Then you're going to add in your garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and oregano.
  14. 14Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
  15. 15Then add in your minced garlic.
  16. 16Mix and cook for another 30 seconds.
  17. 17Reduce the heat to low and add in your sauce.
  18. 18Mix all of that together and let this simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  19. 19Once it's done, it should look something like this.
  20. 20Then you're going to pour that sauce in with your cooked pasta.
  21. 21Mix well.
  22. 22Give it a taste and add salt and pepper to preference.
  23. 23Once everything is done, portion out your meal containers.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93/7 Lean Ground Beef
  • 16 oz 1% Milkfat Cottage Cheese
  • 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

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.

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