Description

Get ready to dig into the ultimate comfort food—Creamy Velveeta Spaghetti with Italian Beef Marinara. This dish combines tender spaghetti, rich homemade marinara sauce with seasoned ground beef, and a generous dose of melty Velveeta cheese for a creamy twist on a pasta classic. It’s fast, hearty, and perfect for cozy weeknights or a satisfying meal prep. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, a quick comfort food fix, or a family-friendly meal that feels like a hug on a plate, this one hits every note—cheesy, saucy, and deliciously nostalgic. This recipe checks all the boxes for keywords like quick dinner, creamy pasta, easy family meals, food ideas, weeknight dinners, and cheesy comfort classics.

Ingredients

400g spaghetti

500g ground Italian beef

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

400g crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

200g Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Fresh parsley or parmesan, optional for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground Italian beef and cook until browned.

3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until fragrant and soft, about 2–3 minutes.

4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.

5. Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Lower the heat and add cubed Velveeta cheese and a splash of pasta water. Stir until melted and creamy.

7. Add spaghetti to the sauce and toss well to coat. Garnish with parsley or parmesan if desired.

8. Serve hot and enjoy the melty, meaty, creamy goodness!

Notes

Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente gives the best bite when mixed into the creamy sauce.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like a little heat.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
Calories: 590
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: cheesy pasta, easy dinner, Italian beef, creamy spaghetti