Beef Bowtie Pasta with Italian Sausage & Spinach
Ingredients:
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 lb ground beef
½ lb Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions:
1. Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to medium and stir in heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
7. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and provolone until melted and creamy.
8. Toss in cooked bowtie pasta and mix well so the sauce coats every piece.
9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Cooking Time:45 minutes
Servings:6
Calories:\~640 per serving
