Description
This Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! A rich, cheesy sauce made with Velveeta, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes coats tender bowtie pasta and savory ground beef for a hearty, satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy dinner is a guaranteed family favorite.
Ingredients
This Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food! A rich, cheesy sauce made with Velveeta, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes coats tender bowtie pasta and savory ground beef for a hearty, satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy dinner is a guaranteed family favorite.
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the noodles aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease to prevent the dish from becoming too heavy.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the cream of chicken soup and undrained Rotel tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
- Add cubed Velveeta cheese and softened cream cheese, stirring continuously as they melt into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, slowly add the reserved pasta water until it reaches the desired consistency.
4️⃣ Combine:
- Toss the cooked bowtie noodles into the skillet and stir until fully coated in the creamy cheese sauce.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or shredded cheese, if desired.
Notes
✔ Cheese Prep: Cube the Velveeta and soften the cream cheese beforehand to help them melt smoothly.
✔ Sauce Consistency: Adjust with reserved pasta water as needed for a perfect, creamy texture.
✔ Pasta Texture: Cook pasta al dente, as it will absorb some sauce and soften more after mixing.
