Description
This Creamy Velveeta Linguine with Italian Beef Marinara is the ultimate comfort food—perfectly al dente linguine tossed in a silky Velveeta cheese sauce and topped with a rich, herb-packed Italian beef marinara. Great for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
1 lb ground beef
2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 cups cubed Velveeta cheese
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
2. Add ground beef to the skillet and brown it, breaking it apart. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
4. Cook linguine pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. Add cubed Velveeta cheese to the sauce and stir on low heat until fully melted and creamy.
6. Toss the cooked linguine into the cheese-beef sauce until fully coated.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, use hot Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for extra texture and nutrients.
Always reserve some pasta water—adding a splash helps loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Velveeta pasta, beef marinara, creamy linguine