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Pasta always lifts my spirits…
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 and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Directions:
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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off the excess grease.
3. Season the beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to mix everything together.
4. Pour in the marinara sauce and stir well. Let it simmer on low for 5–7 minutes to bring the flavors together.
5. Add the Velveeta cubes to the skillet and stir gently until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
6. Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the sauce and gently toss to coat every piece with that cheesy beef marinara goodness.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted. For a golden top, you can broil it for a few minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if you’d like, and serve hot while everything’s creamy and melty.
Cooking Time:30 minutes
Servings:6
Calories:530 per serving
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