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Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta

A cozy and cheesy comfort dish that combines bowtie pasta with savory ground beef and melted Velveeta cheese, 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
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use a good-quality beef for richer flavor.
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost.
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
  • 1 cup beef broth Use a good-quality beef broth for richer flavor.
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed Cube the Velveeta for quick melting.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Adds sharpness against the Velveeta's creaminess.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet and add the ground beef with the diced onion. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, paprika, and salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add the Velveeta cubes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta until fully coated in the cheese sauce.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of beef broth or milk and stir until smooth. You can also stir in frozen corn or chopped bell pepper for added color and crunch.