10/30/2026
Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Bowtie Pasta 🧀🌮
Tender bowtie pasta, taco-seasoned beef, and tomatoes with green chilies in a creamy cheese sauce—an easy comfort-food dinner!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz dry bowtie pasta
- 16 oz Velveeta, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cans (10 oz each) RO*TEL, undrained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- Milk, as needed to thin the sauce
- Optional: 1 cup shredded mozzarella for extra cheese pull
Directions:
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
3. Transfer beef to a greased slow cooker. Add Velveeta, cream cheese, and RO*TEL.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until melted and hot.
5. Cook bowtie pasta separately until just al dente. Drain and gently stir into the sauce.
6. Add a splash of milk if needed. For extra stretchy cheese, stir in mozzarella, cover briefly until melted, and serve immediately.
Serves 6–8.
Would you top your bowl with jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, or a little sour cream? 😋