Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara
Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara is the ultimate comfort food that your family will adore. This delightful dish combines tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and a creamy blend of Velveeta cheese and Italian marinara sauce for an irresistible meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this one-pot wonder requires minimal cleanup while delivering rich flavors and a satisfying texture. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or enjoy it as is—the possibilities are endless. Get ready to impress with this quick and delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, cubed Velveeta, and half of the Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg