Tender bowtie pasta coated in a rich, creamy Velveeta cheese sauce with seasoned ground beef—this dish is cheesy, hearty, and pure comfort in every bite.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Calories: ~720 kcal per serving
Protein: ~32g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
300g bowtie (farfalle) pasta
400g ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups milk
250g Velveeta cheese (cubed)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
Optional: chili flakes or hot sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
🍝 1. Cook pasta
Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
🥩 2. Cook beef
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
🧀 3. Make creamy Velveeta sauce
Lower heat and pour in milk. Add Velveeta cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. Mix in cheddar for extra richness.
🍝 4. Combine
Add cooked pasta into the beef cheese sauce. Stir until fully coated and creamy.
🍽️ 5. Serve
Top with extra cheese or chili flakes if desired. Serve hot and creamy.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This dish is rich, cheesy, and deeply comforting—the Velveeta creates a silky smooth sauce while the beef adds bold savory flavor, making every bite satisfying and indulgent.
