Description
Velveeta Beef Bowtie Pasta Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy Velveeta cheese, tender bowtie pasta, and seasoned ground beef into a hearty dish your whole family will love. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (7-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk; allow to bubble gently while mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture in a large bowl, ensuring all pasta is coated evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with cubed Velveeta cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg