Description
This creamy, cheesy crockpot pasta dish is the ultimate comfort meal – packed with seasoned ground beef, gooey Velveeta, a spicy kick from Rotel, and tender bowtie noodles. It’s everything you crave in a one-pot dinner: rich, easy, and totally satisfying. Whether it’s a weeknight win or a cozy weekend treat, this dish hits the spot every single time.
Ingredients
1 block (16 oz) Velveeta cheese
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
2.25 lbs ground beef
1 box (16 oz) bowtie pasta
Optional: 1 cup reserved pasta water (to thin sauce if needed)
Flavor Twists (Optional):
1 tsp taco seasoning or smoked paprika (to spice up the beef)
1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack (extra cheesiness)
Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Crushed red pepper flakes (for heat lovers)
Instructions
Preheat Crockpot: Turn to high.
Brown the Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Slow Cook: Add beef, Velveeta, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and Rotel to the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 1.5 hours, stirring halfway.
Cook Pasta: Boil bowtie noodles separately until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Combine: Once sauce is smooth and creamy, stir in the cooked noodles. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce, if needed.
Serve: Dish up hot, garnish with herbs or shredded cheese, and dig in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 520-600 / Serving
- Fat: 30-35g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 35-45g / Serving
- Fiber: 2g / Serving
- Protein: 30-35g / Serving