Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Italian Velveeta Beef and Bowtie Pasta, a quick and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This delightful recipe combines tender ground beef, smooth Velveeta cheese, and al dente bowtie pasta, all enveloped in a rich marinara sauce. With its cheesy goodness and hearty flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for meal prep, it’s the ultimate comfort food that gets better with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 14.5 oz jar marinara sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Velveeta cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder; simmer until cheese melts.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until fully coated in sauce.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg