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Creamy Velveeta Beef Pasta with Bowtie Noodles


  • Author: Emily Wilkinson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • 2.25 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 big block of Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained
  • 1 box bowtie noodles (farfalle)
  • 1 cup pasta water, reserved to thin the sauce

Instructions

Preparation

Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta (farfalle) and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Once the pasta is done, drain it and be sure to save about a cup of the pasta water. Set both aside.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Continue to cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, then return the beef to the skillet.

Step 3: Add the Cheeses and Soup
To the cooked ground beef, add the softened cream cheese and cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until the cheeses have melted and the mixture has turned into a creamy sauce. Once melted, add the can of cream of chicken soup and the undrained Rotel tomatoes with chilies. Stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined, creating a smooth, creamy sauce.

Step 4: Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked bowtie noodles to the skillet with the creamy beef sauce. Toss everything together, ensuring that the pasta is well coated with the creamy mixture. If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Once everything is combined and heated through, serve your creamy Velveeta beef pasta immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy comfort food!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 650
  • Sodium: 1100
  • Protein: 32