Velveeta Beef Pasta with Bowtie Noodles

A creamy, comforting pasta made with melted Velveeta, savory ground beef, bowtie noodles, and a touch of spice from Rotel. Perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. 2. Add bowtie noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. 3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the noodles aside. 4. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. 5. Break up the beef into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. 6. Add cubed Velveeta cheese, softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and undrained Rotel tomatoes to the skillet with the beef. 7. Stir over medium heat until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. 8. Add the cooked bowtie noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. 9. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until it reaches your preferred consistency. 10. Serve the dish warm.

Notes

A hearty, creamy, and cheesy pasta dish that’s perfect for family meals. Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 620
Fat: 38g
Saturated fat: 20g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 890mg
Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g