Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta
A creamy, cheesy, and hearty dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings! Velveeta and cream cheese make this beef and bowtie pasta recipe irresistibly rich, while the addition of Rotel tomatoes brings a slight kick. Perfect for a family dinner
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained
- 2.25 pounds ground beef
- 1 box bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- (Optional) 1 cup pasta water, reserved to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles and set aside.
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Make the Sauce:
- To the skillet with the cooked beef, add the cubed Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and undrained Rotel tomatoes.
- Stir everything together over medium heat until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Once the sauce is smooth and well combined, add the cooked bowtie noodles to the skillet. Toss to coat the noodles in the creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Serve the creamy Velveeta beef & bowtie pasta warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, use a can of hot Rotel tomatoes or add extra chili powder.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer, ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of ground beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg