Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1-1/2 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, parsley, oregano and salt. Stir in pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring once.
Combine cheeses; drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto pasta mixture. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional dried oregano.
