Cheesy Beef Bowtie Pasta
Ground beef and bowtie pasta coated in a smooth melted cheese sauce with diced tomatoes.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bowtie pasta farfalle, dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 16 oz processed cheese loaf cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup diced tomatoes drained
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil. Cook the pasta until tender and drain.
- Brown. Cook the beef in the oil to 160 F and drain the fat.
- Melt. Stir in the cheese and milk over low heat until smooth.
- Combine. Fold in the pasta and tomatoes and season.
Notes
Substitutions: use mild cheddar with a spoonful of cream cheese.
Tips: keep the heat low so the sauce stays smooth.
Storage: refrigerate for three days, do not freeze.
Nutrition: values are estimates per serving.