Description
Velveeta Beef Bowtie Pasta Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This creamy, cheesy dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich Velveeta cheese sauce, combined with savory ground beef and vibrant vegetables. It’s a delightful, one-pan meal that brings everyone together and satisfies even the heartiest appetites. Enjoy the warm, inviting aroma as it bakes to golden perfection—this casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until fully cooked.
- Stir in the bell pepper and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in Velveeta cheese and sour cream until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheesy beef mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, smooth the top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 785mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg