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Velveeta Beef Bowtie Pasta Casserole

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Velveeta Beef Bowtie Pasta Casserole is the perfect weeknight comfort food. Tender bowtie pasta is tossed with seasoned ground beef, creamy Velveeta cheese, and a savory tomato base, then baked until bubbly and golden. It’s hearty, cheesy, and super easy to throw together!


Ingredients

  • 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)

  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

  2. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. Add the garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. Add the Velveeta cubes and stir until melted and smooth.

  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is coated evenly.

  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.


Notes

  • You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage.

  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.

  • This dish freezes well. Just cool completely before storing in a freezer-safe container.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg