Velveeta Beef Rotini with Creamy Italian Marinara
This Velveeta Beef Rotini with Creamy Italian Marinara is a comforting pasta dinner featuring tender rotini, seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, creamy melted Velveeta, and bubbly mozzarella cheese. It's an easy, cheesy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain it and set aside, allowing the pasta to cool slightly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it’s fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, letting the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it’s fragrant and combined beautifully.
- Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until it melts and creates a creamy sauce.
- Gently fold in the cooked rotini pasta, mixing until every piece is coated in the luscious beef and cheese sauce.
- Top the dish with shredded mozzarella cheese, letting it melt and turn bubbly before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting experience that this dish brings!
Notes
Cook the rotini until al dente and drain well before adding it to the sauce. Drain excess fat from the browned ground beef. Stir the Velveeta continuously until fully melted before folding in the pasta. The source does not specify serving size, preparation time, or cooking time for the final mozzarella topping. Nutrition information is estimated per serving and has not been independently verified.