Description
A hearty and creamy pasta dish featuring bowtie noodles, Velveeta cheese, and ground beef, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2.25 pounds ground beef
- 1 box bowtie noodles (farfalle)
- 1 big block of Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add the softened cream cheese, cubed Velveeta, and cream of chicken soup to the skillet with the beef. Stir constantly until the cheeses melt and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Stir in the undrained Rotel tomatoes with chilies. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, stirring well to coat the noodles in the creamy beef sauce.
- Serve hot once everything is well mixed and heated through.
Notes
Garnish with chopped parsley or grated cheese for extra flavor. Add vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American