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Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta

Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta

Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta is a comforting and cheesy weeknight dinner combining rich, melty Velveeta cheese with hearty ground beef, tender bowtie pasta, and flavorful seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick, crowd-pleasing, one-pot dish that’s easy to customize and perfect for family meals or meal prepping.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Protein & Dairy

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup milk (plus a splash as needed)

Pasta

  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth (for cooking pasta)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs (dried basil, oregano, thyme blend)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pasta: Cook the bowtie pasta in seasoned chicken broth instead of plain water for added flavor. Boil until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef and Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat, then add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are soft and fragrant.
  3. Make the Cheese Sauce: Lower heat and stir in the butter until melted. Gradually add diced Velveeta cheese and a splash of milk, stirring continuously until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
  4. Combine and Simmer: Add the cooked bowtie pasta, browned beef mixture, and diced tomatoes into the cheese sauce. Stir thoroughly and let simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste. Give a final stir and serve hot, garnished if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature Velveeta for quicker, even melting.
  • Slightly undercook pasta as it will continue cooking in the sauce.
  • Drain fat from cooked beef to avoid a greasy dish.
  • Cook pasta in chicken broth to add depth to the flavor.
  • Stir cheese sauce frequently to prevent clumping or burning.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains Gluten, Not Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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