Velveeta Beef Pasta with Bowtie Noodles
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish featuring ground beef, colorful vegetables, and bowtie noodles smothered in a velvety Velveeta cheese sauce – the ultimate comfort food that comes together in minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 pounds ground beef (Note: A leaner option, such as ground turkey, can be used for a healthier version)
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened (I recommend Philadelphia for its creaminess)
- 1 16-ounce block Velveeta cheese, cubed (Use the original kind for the best flavour)
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (Feel free to substitute with other pasta shapes)
- 1 cup milk (Whole milk or buttermilk works great here)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with chilies, Velveeta, milk, and seasonings. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is fully melted (about 5 minutes).
- Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing to coat evenly with cheese sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water to thin sauce if needed
- Add 1 cup frozen corn for more color and texture
- Substitute ground turkey and add 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk to refresh the sauce
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
