Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 teasspoon dry fennel, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 2 cups bowtie pasta, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instruction

  • Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
  • Return skillet to the stove and add crushed fennel, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring until the beef mixture becomes slightly fragrant.
  • Add the pasta sauce, uncooked pasta, water, and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
  • Simmering for about 18-20 minutes, or until pasta is fully cooked.
  • In the meantime combine ricotta, egg, parmesan cheese, basil, flour, garlic powder, salt, and apper in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
  • Scoop large dollops of cheese mixture on top of the cooked pasta while it is still in the skillet. Make sure to space them out.
  • Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese has set.
  • Serve.