Description
Velveeta Beef Bowtie Pasta Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender bowtie pasta, flavorful ground beef, and rich Velveeta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this casserole is easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its gooey cheese and hearty ingredients, it’s a nostalgic meal that evokes warmth and satisfaction with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and bell peppers. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cooked pasta, then add the cubed Velveeta cheese. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg