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Cheesy Beef Bowtie Pasta

A rich and creamy dish made with ground beef, bowtie pasta, and melted cheeses, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 box bowtie pasta
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10 oz) Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce Optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add Velveeta, cream cheese, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup. Add nacho cheese sauce if using.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours. Stir occasionally until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Boil the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain well.
Serving
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker. Stir until all the pasta is evenly coated in the cheese and beef mixture.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Use freshly cooked pasta for best texture. Add pasta at the end to avoid overcooking. Adjust cheese level depending on preference.