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Bowtie Pasta with Velveeta Beef Sauce

A quick and comforting dish featuring bowtie pasta coated in a silky Velveeta beef sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Protein
  • 1 pound Ground beef Lean or regular depending on preference.
  • 12 ounces Bowtie pasta (farfalle) Enough for 4 servings.
Cheeses
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese Cubed for faster melting.
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese Room temperature will melt more smoothly.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes Undrained for brightness and spice.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked if possible.
  • pinch Smoked paprika Optional, for garnish.
  • handful Chopped parsley Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Preparing Sauce
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a spatula, until brown and no pink remains.
  2. Drain excess fat from the pan, leaving a little for flavor. Stir the beef to loosen any browned bits for added depth.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cubed Velveeta and cream cheese. Mix gently until melted and smooth.
  4. Pour in the Rotel tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
  5. Toss the cooked, drained bowtie pasta into the skillet and stir until all pasta is coated with sauce.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

For serving suggestions, pair with garlic bread or a crisp salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.