Description
Comfort classics reach new heights with creamy velveeta beef & bowtie pasta, a hearty dish blending rich cheese and tender beef. Pasta lovers will savor each cheesy, satisfying bite of this quick and delicious midweek meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 box Velveeta cheese
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce and Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat for the bowtie pasta.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a spacious skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Once beef is fully cooked and no pink remains, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in milk, heavy cream, and cream of mushroom soup, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce.
- Cube Velveeta cheese and gradually add to the sauce, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- Incorporate cooked ground beef back into the creamy sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Gently fold in cooked bowtie pasta, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the cheesy sauce.
- Sprinkle dried parsley and shredded cheddar cheese over the top, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheddar.
- Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving hot.
Notes
- Use low-fat ground beef or ground turkey for a leaner protein option that doesn’t compromise flavor.
- Consider whole wheat bowtie pasta to boost nutritional value and add more fiber to the dish.
- Experiment with added vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach to increase nutrient density and create a more balanced meal.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free bowtie pasta and use cornstarch instead of traditional wheat flour for thickening the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 503
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 849 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg