Creamy Pasta Casserole
Course: pastaCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
3
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
40
minutesIngredients
1 piece 1 onion
2 tablespoon 2 olive oil
200 grams 200 ground pork
3 cloves 3 garlic
5 pieces 5 sausage
2 pieces 2 tomato
250 grams 250 ribbon noodles
salt and pepper to taste
120 ml 120 cream
1 cup 1 broth
cheese
Directions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, then sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground pork and sliced hotdogs; cook until the onions are golden brown.
- Add the bowtie pasta.
- Pour in 120 ml of cream, broth. and sliced tomato. Season with salt and pepper, then stir well
- Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Grate cheese over the top, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced parsley and serve. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- Look at the package for the recommended cooking time, but start checking the pasta a couple of minutes before the time is up. Bowtie pasta typically takes between 8 to 12 minutes to reach al dente (cooked so as to be still firm when bitten). The exact time can vary depending on the brand and size of the pasta.
- The best way to check if the pasta is done is to taste it. It should be tender but still firm to the bite, not mushy. If it’s undercooked, it will have a hard center.
- Pasta is best served immediately after it’s cooked and sauced. This ensures the best texture and flavor.
- You can also boil the bowtie pasta in a large pot of water — about 4-6 quarts of water for each pound of pasta. Using a large pot with plenty of water helps prevent the pasta from sticking together.
Fun facts!
Did you know bowtie pasta is also called farfalle, which means “butterflies” in Italian? Its whimsical shape isn’t just for looks—it’s great at trapping delicious sauces! So next time you twirl your fork, think of it as a mini butterfly net!
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