A delightful twist on traditional lasagna featuring bow tie pasta, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Pasta
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces bow tie pasta
6 slices turkey bacon
1 cup chicken ham, diced
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chicken ham, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Layer half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish, then half of the pasta, followed by the ricotta mixture, crumbled bacon, and half of the mozzarella.
Repeat layers, finishing with remaining marinara and mozzarella on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
Feel free to add more vegetables such as spinach or zucchini.