Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara
Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth to your dinner table. This hearty dish combines tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Velveeta cheese sauce and savory Italian beef marinara, creating an irresistible flavor combination that everyone will love. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will quickly become a favorite in your household. With minimal steps and common ingredients, you can enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal that’s ready to serve in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In the same pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat as needed.
- Combine: Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning with the cooked beef, then mix in pasta and Velveeta cheese until melted and creamy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before enjoying this comforting dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg