Description
Creamy Velveeta Beef and Bow Tie Pasta is the kind of quick dinner that delivers big comfort with very little stress. This easy recipe combines tender bow tie pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce for one of those dependable dinner ideas the whole family gets excited about. It is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy family meals, easy dinner plans, and anyone looking for simple food ideas that taste warm, hearty, and satisfying.
Ingredients
12 ounces bow tie pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
1 cup milk
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bow tie pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add the butter, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to coat the beef mixture.
5. Pour in the milk and beef broth, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the cubed Velveeta and stir until fully melted and smooth.
7. Add the drained bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
8. Stir in a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly cooked pasta so it absorbs the sauce better and stays tender.
Cube the Velveeta before adding it so it melts faster and more evenly into the sauce.
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers to bring back the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg