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Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta

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Creamy Velveeta Beef & Bowtie Pasta is a rich, cheesy, and hearty comfort food combining ground beef, Velveeta, cream cheese, and bowtie pasta in a velvety sauce with a subtle kick from Rotel tomatoes.

Ingredients

2.25 pounds ground beef

1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

1 large block Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained

1 box bowtie noodles (farfalle)

1 cup reserved pasta water, for thinning the sauce

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie noodles and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain noodles and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or deep saucepan, cook ground beef over medium heat, breaking into small pieces. Once browned, drain excess grease.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add softened cream cheese, cubed Velveeta, and cream of chicken soup to the beef. Stir constantly until melted and creamy.
  4. Add undrained Rotel tomatoes with chilies. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Add cooked bowtie noodles to skillet. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce creaminess is reached. Stir to coat pasta evenly.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use hot Rotel or add cayenne pepper for extra spice.
  • Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
  • Alternative pastas like elbow macaroni, penne, or rotini work well.
  • Season beef with taco seasoning and top with crushed tortilla chips for a taco twist.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently with milk or broth.
  • Freeze in freezer-safe containers up to 2 months; reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based protein or extra vegetables.

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