Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Creamy Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara. This delightful dish combines tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Velveeta sauce and hearty Italian beef marinara. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress everyone at the table. Enjoy every mouthful of this satisfying comfort food that is as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground Italian beef
- 2 cups canned tomato sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and add bowtie pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Make the Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Create Creamy Sauce: Lower heat further and mix in Velveeta cheese until fully melted. Stir to combine.
- Combine & Serve: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring each piece is coated in the creamy sauce. Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg