Description
Hearty Velveeta beef bowtie pasta brings comfort and flavor to family dinner tables with its creamy cheese sauce and tender pasta. Savory ground beef and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that delivers classic American home cooking in one delightful dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10 ounces (280 grams) Velveeta cheese, cubed
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare a generously sized pot with salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge bowtie pasta and cook until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Introduce ground beef, methodically crumbling and browning the meat. Eliminate excess grease if needed. Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Enhance the beef mixture with diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Allow the concoction to simmer for 5-7 minutes, enabling flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Reduce heat to low, gently introducing Velveeta cheese cubes. Continuously stir until cheese completely dissolves, creating a smooth, velvety sauce that envelops the meat.
- Reunite the cooked pasta with the cheesy beef mixture, thoroughly coating each bowtie with the rich, creamy sauce. Ensure even distribution of ingredients throughout the dish.
- Transfer the aromatic pasta to serving plates. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant garnish, adding a touch of color and freshness to the hearty meal.
Notes
- Customize cheese intensity by adjusting Velveeta quantity for milder or sharper flavor profiles.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more appetizing sauce texture.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier protein alternative without compromising taste.
- Experiment with additional spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to elevate the dish’s complexity and heat level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg