🍝✨ Italian Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta – Creamy, Cheesy & Weeknight-Easy!

This dish is pure comfort: tender bowtie pasta tossed in a rich, melty Velveeta cheese sauce with savory Italian-seasoned beef and tomatoes. It’s the kind of cozy, hearty bowl that disappears fast—no fancy steps, just big flavor!

📋 ingredients:

• 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)

• 1 cup beef broth

• 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, or a splash of cream for extra richness

🥣 directions:

brown the beef

In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onions over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

build the sauce

Add Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.

melt the magic

Add the Velveeta cubes. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Mix in parmesan for extra cheesy depth.

cook the pasta

Boil bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.

mix it all together

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until every bowtie is coated in that creamy, cheesy sauce. Adjust salt, pepper, or spice as needed.

serve

Garnish with basil, extra parmesan, or a little red pepper for warmth.

💡 tips:

• Add spinach or peas to sneak in veggies

• Swap in Italian sausage for a bolder flavor

• Use the whole 16 oz Velveeta if you want ultra-creamy sauce

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | cook time: 20 mins

serves: 4–6