Creamy Velveeta Spaghetti with Italian Beef Marinara
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Velveeta Spaghetti with Italian Beef Marinara. This hearty dish combines tender spaghetti with a rich, creamy sauce made from Velveeta cheese and seasoned ground Italian beef. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 pound lean ground Italian beef
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and beef broth; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; add cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well coated. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg