Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Velveeta Beef Sauce, a dish that marries the rich flavors of melted cheese and savory ground beef. This easy-to-make recipe takes less than 30 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. The creamy, velvety sauce envelops every piece of pasta, ensuring each bite is satisfying and delicious. Pair it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.25 pounds ground beef
- 1 big block of Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained
- 1 box bowtie noodles (farfalle)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the undrained Rotel tomatoes with the beef and cook for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat to low, add Velveeta cheese, and stir continuously until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix well until coated with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Experiment with different pasta shapes if desired; penne or fusilli work well too.