Creamy Velveeta Beef and Bow Tie Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with ground beef and melting Velveeta cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 block (16 oz) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart while cooking. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cubed Velveeta and milk, cooking until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with chopped fresh parsley. This dish pairs well with a simple salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg