Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara
Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender bowtie pasta with a rich, cheesy sauce and savory ground beef. This delightful dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With its creamy texture and robust flavors, it will surely become a favorite on your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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 salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the beef sauce mixture. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese and mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg