Description
This creamy Velveeta beef pasta with bowtie noodles is a cheesy, comforting one-pot dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with savory ground beef, tender pasta, and melty Velveeta cheese, it’s a rich, family-friendly meal that’s quick to make and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup beef broth (optional, for flavor and texture)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional:
- ½ tsp paprika
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in milk (and broth if using), then add Velveeta cubes. Stir gently until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or red pepper flakes.
- Fold in cooked pasta. Stir to coat evenly with the creamy cheese sauce.
- Let simmer 2–3 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli, peas, or spinach for a veggie boost.
- Swap beef for turkey or sausage for a twist.
- Stir in sour cream or cream cheese for an extra luscious sauce.
- Adjust milk/broth to thin the sauce to your preferred consistency.
