Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Baked Velveeta Bowtie Pasta with Italian Beef Marinara. This comforting casserole combines tender bowtie pasta with rich marinara sauce and ground beef, all enveloped in a velvety cheese blend that melts beautifully in the oven. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this quick and easy dish will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmering for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef marinara sauce, cubed Velveeta cheese, and half of the grated Parmesan. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg