Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara
This creamy Velveeta bowtie pasta with Italian beef marinara is a soul-warming, cheesy pasta dish perfect for easy dinners and comforting cravings. It combines tender bowtie noodles with a rich, velvety Velveeta cheese sauce and hearty ground beef marinara for an all-in-one comfort meal that’s ready in under an hour. Whether you're after quick dinner ideas, a cozy weeknight dish, or something the whole family will devour, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
Equipment
- Large pot
- skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add marinara sauce and let simmer for 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Reduce heat and stir in Velveeta cubes and butter until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover for a few minutes to melt.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers to keep the sauce creamy. For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 970mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg
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