Description
A quick and comforting dish combining creamy cheese and hearty beef with bowtie pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cream of mushroom soup, Velveeta cheese, and ranch dressing mix until the cheese melts.
- Gradually mix in milk to reach desired creaminess.
- Combine the cooked bowtie pasta with the cheesy beef mixture, stirring to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra color and nutrients. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, adding a splash of milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg