Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara. This delicious dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with Velveeta cheese and hearty ground beef simmered in marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite for both kids and adults alike. Serve it warm with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and delightful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 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.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with the meat sauce, adding cubed Velveeta cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese; stir gently.
- Bake the dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer pasta mixture into a greased baking dish and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Final bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg