Description

Creamy Velveeta Linguine with Italian Beef Marinara is the ultimate comfort food dinner. With silky cheese sauce, hearty beef, and marinara over tender pasta, it’s a cheesy pasta dish perfect for weeknights. If you love rich and creamy pasta recipes, this one’s a must-try.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

1 lb ground beef

2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed

3 cups marinara sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 medium onion, diced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Italian seasoning

¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

3. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional crushed red pepper.

4. Pour in marinara sauce, stir to combine, and let simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes.

5. Add Velveeta cubes to the skillet. Stir gently and let melt until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

6. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy sauce. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.

7. Serve hot, topped with cracked black pepper or parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated garlic for maximum flavor.

Add a splash of milk or water when reheating to maintain creaminess.

Try substituting penne or fettuccine if linguine isn’t available.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 650
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 960mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 90mg