Description
A rich and creamy spaghetti dish made with Velveeta cheese and Italian beef marinara for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground Italian beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground Italian beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add Velveeta, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk while melting the Velveeta.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy spaghetti, Velveeta pasta, Italian beef marinara