Description
Bowtie Pasta With Creamy Velveeta Beef Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish features bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with creamy Velveeta cheese and seasoned ground beef, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its quick preparation time, you can whip up this delightful recipe in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those hectic days when time is short but flavor is essential. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own, and enjoy the creamy goodness that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 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 bowtie pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in undrained Rotel tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add cubed Velveeta cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, stirring well to coat.
- Let simmer on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey for beef. Add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust spice levels by adding diced jalapeños or more Rotel tomatoes.