Cheesy Beef Pasta (Print Version)
A hearty pasta dish combining ground beef, melted Velveeta, and bowtie noodles in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy family dinner.
# Ingredients:
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1 large block Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes.
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1 can cream of chicken soup.
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1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies.
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2.25 pounds ground beef.
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1 box bowtie pasta (farfalle).
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Salt for pasta water.
# Instructions:
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Fill big pot with water, add salt, and bring to boil. Cook pasta until tender but firm. Save a cup of the water before draining.
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Put ground beef in a large pan over medium heat. Break it up while cooking until no pink remains. Drain off extra fat.
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Put Velveeta cubes, soft cream cheese, soup, and tomatoes with their juice into the beef pan. Keep stirring until everything melts into a smooth sauce.
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Add drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well to coat every piece. Use saved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
# Notes:
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Can use mild or regular Rotel based on spice preference.
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Great for feeding a crowd.