Creamy Velveeta Spaghetti with Italian Beef Marinara
A fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing comfort food dish featuring spaghetti coated in a creamy marinara sauce with ground beef and Velveeta cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet large
- Pot for boiling spaghetti
Ingredients
Hauptzutaten
- 12 oz spaghetti Your favorite pasta
- 1 lb ground beef The savory backbone of our delicious sauce.
- 24 oz marinara sauce A good quality jarred sauce makes this super speedy.
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed. This is our secret weapon for that irresistible creamy texture!
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded. For that extra gooey, cheesy goodness we all crave.
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder A little boost of garlic flavor without the fuss.
- 0.5 tsp onion powder Enhances that savory depth.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning A blend that whispers of sun-drenched herbs.
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional. Just a tiny pinch if you like a little warmth!
- salt and pepper to taste. To perfectly balance all those wonderful flavors.
- 1 tbsp olive oil To get our beef perfectly browned.
- chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional). A little fresh green makes it look as good as it tastes!
Instructions
- Cook your spaghetti according to the package directions. While it's happily boiling away, you can start on the sauce. Once it's perfectly al dente, drain it well and set it aside.12 oz spaghetti
- Heat the olive oil in a nice, big skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in your ground beef and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. You want it all beautifully browned. Once it’s done, carefully drain off any extra grease – we’re going for creamy, not greasy!12 oz spaghetti
- Now, stir in the jar of marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and those optional red pepper flakes if you’re feeling a little daring. Give it all a good stir, bring it to a gentle simmer, and let it cook for about 5 minutes. This lets all those yummy flavors get to know each other.12 oz spaghetti
- Reduce your heat to low. This is where the magic happens! Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet. Stir, stir, stir! Keep going until it’s completely melted and the sauce is smooth and luscious. I love watching it transform!12 oz spaghetti
- Now, add your cooked spaghetti and the shredded mozzarella cheese right into the skillet with that glorious sauce. Toss everything together gently, making sure every strand of spaghetti gets coated in that creamy, cheesy goodness.12 oz spaghetti
- Taste your creation and add salt and pepper as needed. It’s all about making it perfect for your taste buds.12 oz spaghetti
- Ladle this deliciousness into bowls. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle a little chopped parsley or basil on top. It’s ready to be devoured!12 oz spaghetti
Notes
This recipe is fast, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It's great for weeknights or as a dish to bring to friends and family.