Bowtie Pasta with Tomatoes and Ground Beef

Egyptians worshiped garlic and placed clay models of garlic bulbs in the tomb of Tutankhamen. Garlic was so highly prized; it was even used as currency. Folklore holds that garlic repelled vampires, protect against the Evil Eye, and rid off jealous nymphs said to terrorize pregnant women and engaged maidens. And let us not forget to mention the alleged aphrodisiacal powers of garlic which have been extolled through the ages.

Surprisingly, garlic was frowned upon by foodie snobs in the United States until the first quarter of the twentieth century, being found almost exclusively in ethnic dishes in working class neighborhoods. By 1940, America had embraced garlic, finally recognizing its value as not only a minor seasoning, but as a major ingredient in recipes.

Today, Americans alone consume more than 250 million pounds of garlic annually.

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The good thing about pasta is its versatility. Never a shortage of ways you can turn an ordinary box of pasta into a wonderful meal that the family will love.

Bow tie Pasta with Tomatoes and Ground Beef 
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Ingredients: 
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
parmesan cheese 

Directions: 
Brown meat in a skillet over medium heat.  Season meat with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add onions, cook until tender. Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring. Stir in cooked pasta and tomato sauce, stir well. Turn heat off and sprinkle cheese. Enjoy!