Creamy Beef Rotini in Velveeta Cheddar Cheese Sauce Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef 12 oz rotini pasta 4 tbsp butter, divided 1 small onion, finely diced 7 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1.5 cups heavy cream 4 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed 2 cups shredded cheddar 1 cup shredded mozzarella Salt and black pepper to taste Directions: Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until just tender. Before draining, scoop out about ⅔ cup of the pasta water and set it aside. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles and letting it develop dark caramelized edges. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up the browned bits. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Add the Velveeta and cream cheese, stirring until melted into a smooth base. Add the cheddar and mozzarella gradually, stirring until the sauce becomes thick and rich. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter for gloss, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs loosening. Add the cooked rotini and toss until every piece is coated and the sauce pools in the spiral grooves. Scatter the browned beef crumbles over the top and finish with extra cheddar. Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 5 | Calories: ~955 per serving #pasta #DinnerIdeas #Foodie #eating - @foodkonnection