Creamy Velveeta Beef and Bow Tie Pasta
A warm and comforting dish featuring bow tie pasta, ground beef, and creamy Velveeta cheese, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant—about 2-3 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet until nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, and drain excess fat.
- Stir in the drained tomatoes and milk, bringing everything to a simmer.
- Melt in the Velveeta cheese cubes, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine with the cooked pasta, ensuring it’s coated in the cheesy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the pasta warm and enjoy with family!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg