Creamy Velveeta Italian Beef Spaghetti

I made this because I once tried to make elegant Italian food and ended up crying into a pot of Velveeta. Turns out creamy neon cheese plus shredded Italian beef is a very bad idea for pride, but a brilliant idea for dinner. This is basically comfort-food chaos: spaghetti tangled in saucy, salty-sweet beef and a cheese blanket that will make skeptical in-laws suspiciously quiet. Try it because it’s fast, unapologetically cheesy, and perfect for nights when you want dinner to feel like a hug from a trucker.

Also: true story. My husband decided to “help” by ripping open the Velveeta wrapper with a butter knife like he was defusing a bomb. The block flew across the counter, hit the cat (she was very offended), and somehow three slices of cheese landed in the sink while the rest hid under a tea towel. The kids cheered. I announced new household rules: 1) no knives near product wrappers, and 2) if you make a bigger mess than the meal requires, you do the dishes. He’s washing dishes as you read this. Progress.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use pre-shredded roast beef or a store-bought deli roast if you’re short on time. Yes, it’s a bit wrong. It tastes fine.
– Melt the Velveeta in the microwave in 30-second bursts while you drain pasta—fewer pans = fewer dishes. I’m not proud, I’m efficient.
– Make the sauce in the same pot you cook the pasta in: drain, dump, stir, and call it a one-pot miracle. You will still have one pan to wash, but fewer than you’d expect.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with garlic bread if you’re feeling fancy; serve with tortilla chips if you’ve given up on fancy.
– Add a big green salad so dinner looks like you care about vegetables. Toss the salad in front of guests for applause.
– Pair with a cheap red wine if the kids drove you nuts today—alcohol-based therapy is allowed at dinner.
– If someone asks for parmesan, hand them a grater and a job to do. Keeps them occupied and your hands clean.

What to Serve It With

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overdo the spices. Velveeta is loud and will steal the show. Let the beef and tomato notes do the supporting vocals.
– If your pan’s too small (it will be), don’t pretend it’s not. Use two pans. Or accept the overflow and call it “rustic.”
– Keep extra pasta water nearby—rescue missions are real when the sauce is too thick. I learned this the hard way and cried into a ladle.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Use airtight containers and eat within 3–4 days, unless you secretly like science experiments in Tupperware.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—ground beef instead of shredded, cheddar if you’re feeling aggressive, or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for attitude. Replace regular spaghetti with gluten-free or zucchini noodles if your life requires it. Skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.

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Creamy Velveeta Italian Beef Spaghetti

This creamy spaghetti dish combines tender beef with melted Velveeta for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.2 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
• ▢ 12 oz spaghetti Cook according to package instructions.
• ▢ 8 oz Velveeta cheese Cut into cubes for easier melting.
• ▢ 1 cup beef broth Low-sodium broth recommended.
• ▢ 1 cup chopped onions Adds flavor to the beef.
• ▢ 1 tsp minced garlic Fresh garlic for best flavor.
• ▢ 1 tbsp Italian seasoning For a burst of herbal flavor.
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
• Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
• Stir in beef broth, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Remove the skillet from heat and add Velveeta cheese. Stir until melted and combined.
• Combine the cheese sauce with the spaghetti, tossing to coat evenly.

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of parsley for added color and flavor. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.