Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Velveeta Beef Sauce

• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 big block of Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained

2 ¼ pounds ground beef

1 box bowtie noodles (farfalle)

Optional) 1 cup pasta water, reserved to thin the sauce

Directions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, following package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Make the Sauce: To the skillet with the beef, add the cubed Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and undrained Rotel tomatoes. Stir continuously over medium heat until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat the noodles with the creamy sauce. If the sauce feels too thick, gradually stir in the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.

Serve: Plate the creamy Velveeta beef and bowtie pasta while warm, and enjoy this cheesy, hearty dish with family or friends!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes