Description
Creamy Velveeta Beef Pasta is a comforting, family-friendly dish made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich, cheesy Velveeta sauce that comes together quickly for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in milk and beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Velveeta cheese cubes and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra vegetables.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Adjust milk for a thinner or thicker sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American