Description
Velveeta Beef Bowtie Pasta Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, perfectly blending tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy Velveeta cheese sauce. This crowd-pleaser is ideal for family dinners or potlucks, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. Each bite offers a delightful cheesy experience that appeals to both kids and adults. Plus, its customizable nature allows you to incorporate your favorite vegetables, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Gather around the table and enjoy this heartwarming dish that promises to bring joy and satisfaction to everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef and diced onion until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cubed Velveeta cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture in the baking dish; mix well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg