Description
Creamy Velveeta Spaghetti with Italian Beef Marinara is a rich and comforting pasta dish loaded with tender spaghetti noodles, seasoned ground beef, and a savory marinara sauce blended with creamy Velveeta cheese. A hearty and satisfying twist on a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add Velveeta cheese cubes and milk to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the creamy beef marinara sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the beef.
- Add sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: velveeta spaghetti, creamy beef pasta, cheesy marinara, quick pasta dinner, family meal