Description
Rich, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy! 🧀 This Velveeta beef & bowtie pasta is the ultimate comfort food, packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle) 🍝
1 lb ground beef 🥩
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
1 small onion, diced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
1 cup beef broth 🥣
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed 🧀
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
Salt and 🫙 pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌱
Instructions
Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted and creamy.
Toss in cooked pasta until fully coated in the cheesy sauce.
Top with shredded cheddar, cover for 1–2 minutes to melt, garnish with parsley, and serve. 🌱
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: creamy velveeta pasta, cheesy beef pasta, bowtie pasta recipe, easy comfort food