Cheesy Beef And Veggie Pasta Recipes

CHEESY BEEF & VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large deep skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture with milk, peas and VELVEETA; stir. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until VELVEETA is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

CHEESY GROUND BEEF & PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with vegetables in large skillet; drain.
• Microwave VELVEETA and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30-sec. increments until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Add VELVEETA sauce to meat mixture along with the pizza sauce; mix well.
• Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHEESY BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef over high heat, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Pour off all but 1 tablespoons of fat.
• Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, basil and thyme and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and water and bring to a boil.
• Add the pasta and reduce the heat to simmer.
• Cover and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
• Stir in the salt, pepper and sugar.
• Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the mozzarella.
• Cover and let stand until the cheese has melted.