Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender bowtie pasta coated in a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce, combined with seasoned ground beef for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes, draining excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef, stirring to combine.
- Lower the heat, add Velveeta cheese and milk, stirring until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing to coat completely.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use lean ground turkey or chicken. Adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach can enhance nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg