Dairy-Free Bowtie Pasta with Meat Sauce

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this hearty and flavorful Dairy-Free Bowtie Pasta with Meat Sauce! Perfectly cooked bowtie pasta is generously coated in a rich and savory meat sauce made with ground beef, aromatic garlic, and a medley of finely chopped vegetables, including carrot and celery, for added texture and nutrients. This dairy-free recipe uses crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil to create a robust, slow-simmered sauce that’s as comforting as it is wholesome. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a family-friendly dinner option that’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish, and pair it with a crisp side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal. If you’re looking for a satisfying, dairy-free twist on classic pasta night, this recipe checks all the boxes!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Bowtie pasta
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
• 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add chopped carrot and celery to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Add water and mix well.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, discard the bay leaf.

Step 8

Toss the cooked bowtie pasta with the meat sauce until evenly coated.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2055.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2801.0

Total Fat 116.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 3802.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 58.2g
Protein 133.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 399.1mg	0%
Iron 29.2mg	0%
Potassium 4784.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 45.5%