Melty Bowtie Casserole

❤️ Pasta Always Lifts My Spirits… 🙌🏽

Cheesy Bowtie Casserole

with Italian Ground Beef, Cheddar & Marinara

📝 Ingredients

🔹️12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

🔹️1 lb ground beef

🔹️1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

🔹️8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

🔹️1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

🔹️½ tsp garlic powder

🔹️½ tsp onion powder

🔹️1 tsp Italian seasoning

🔹️¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

🔹️Salt & black pepper, to taste

🔹️1 tbsp olive oil

🔹️Optional: chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

👩🏽‍🍳 Directions:

↪️1. Boil the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

↪️2. Brown the Beef

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

↪️3. Season It Up

Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

↪️4. Add the Sauce

Pour in marinara sauce and simmer on low for 5–7 minutes to blend the flavors.

↪️5. Get Cheesy

Stir in Velveeta cubes until completely melted and creamy.

↪️6. Combine & Coat

Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and gently toss until evenly coated.

↪️7. Top & Melt

Sprinkle mozzarella over the top. Cover and let it melt for 2–3 minutes — or broil for a golden bubbly top.

↪️8. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with parsley or basil if desired, and serve hot and melty!

⏱️ Ready in: 30 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 6

🔥 Calories: ~530 per serving