Description
Creamy Velveeta Linguine with Italian Beef Marinara is the ultimate cheesy comfort food. This hearty Italian-American dish features velvety cheese-coated pasta topped with savory beef marinara—perfect for easy dinners, family meals, or cozy comfort cravings.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
1 tablespoon salt
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
0.5 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz jar marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley
Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Optional: sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add ground beef and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, melt Velveeta with milk over low heat, stirring constantly. Add butter, black pepper, and paprika.
Toss cooked linguine with cheese sauce, adding pasta water if needed to loosen.
Plate the creamy linguine and top each serving with beef marinara.
Garnish with herbs, Parmesan, or chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use high-quality marinara for a richer taste.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps smooth out the cheese sauce.
Al dente pasta holds the creamy sauce better.
Add veggies like sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
