Description
Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta delivers comfort on a plate with rich, cheesy goodness. Melted cheese and tender beef create a hearty meal that satisfies hunger and warms souls quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounces) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained (optional for spice)
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a spacious pot, bringing it to a vigorous boil. Submerge bowtie pasta and cook until achieving a tender yet firm texture. Carefully drain and reserve the pasta for later incorporation.
- Heat a robust skillet over medium-high flame. Introduce ground beef, breaking it into crumbly fragments while cooking until a rich golden-brown hue develops. Carefully eliminate any accumulated fat. Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Elevate the skillet’s flavor profile by introducing Rotel tomatoes, savory beef broth, and a harmonious blend of seasonings including salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Allow the mixture to simmer, melding the intricate flavor components.
- Modulate the heat to a gentle medium-low setting. Gradually introduce cubed Velveeta cheese and smooth milk, stirring consistently to create a luxurious, velvety sauce. For enhanced depth, fold in additional shredded cheddar, creating a multi-dimensional cheese experience.
- Gently reunite the reserved pasta with the creamy cheese mixture, ensuring each pasta piece becomes lavishly coated. Allow the components to intermingle and warm through, creating a harmonious culinary composition.
- Artfully garnish with freshly chopped parsley, presenting a vibrant and appetizing dish ready to be savored immediately while at peak temperature and creaminess.
Notes
- Perfectly cook pasta by stirring occasionally and testing for al dente texture to prevent overcooking.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter dish without compromising flavor.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes based on personal preference.
- Prevent cheese sauce from becoming grainy by melting Velveeta slowly over medium-low heat and stirring continuously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg