Best Velveeta Pasta With Vegetables Recipes

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VELVEETA® CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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Ooey-gooey casserole has never been easier. Pasta, frozen veggies, VELVEETA and chicken come out of the oven bubbling-hot and delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 pkg. (1 lb.) frozen Italian-style vegetable blend, thawed, drained
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 40 min. Let stand 5 min.; stir until sauce is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE



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If you're looking for a mac and cheese recipe with the perfect balance of cheesy and creamy, the search ends here.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
½ pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 869.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

VELVEETA EASY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Serve this easy, cheesy pasta and vegetable recipe as a meatless entrée or side dish. It's also a delicious way to get kids to eat their veggies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups rotini pasta
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 tsp. each black pepper and garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water after 3 min.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

VELVEETA® CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Delicious chicken and spaghetti casserole with Velveeta®.

Provided by Richard

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, condensed soup, chicken broth, bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Add Velveeta® to the Dutch oven and stir until melted. Add drained spaghetti and olives. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1302.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHEESY BEEF & VEGGIE PASTA



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When the family asks if you can make that cheesy pasta that's got meat and veggies in it, they'll mean this. And they can start enjoying it in just 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 carrots, sliced
4 green onions, chopped
2 cups milk
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 31 g

VELVEETA® ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE



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Experience a weeknight winner with our VELVEETA® Italian Sausage Bake. This Italian sausage bake is the quick route to a crowd-pleasing dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage
3 cups halved zucchini slices
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup CLASSICO Fire Roasted Pizza Sauce
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large deep skillet; cook on medium-high heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Stir in vegetables and pizza sauce; cook 5 to 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture along with the VELVEETA; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 15 g

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE PASTA WITH VELVEETA®



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Make cooking easy tonight with this Chicken and Veggie Pasta with VELVEETA. What more could you ask for than pasta, chicken, vegetables and cheesy VELVEETA?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups penne rigate pasta, uncooked
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, red peppers)
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 5 min.; drain. Return pasta mixture to saucepan.
  • Add chicken, VELVEETA and seasoning; stir. Cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in tomatoes and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 25 g

VELVEETA CHEESE SAUCE FOR CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI



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Cauliflower and broccoli never had it so good! --- the amounts stated makes a huge amount if desired the ingredients may be reduced by half --- for cheese sauce with a kick add in some Tabasco or cayenne pepper, of coarse this cheese sauce may be used with just about anything!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups 18% table cream
3 cups cubed Velveeta cheese (cubed about 1 inch)
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
black pepper (or to taste) (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
paprika, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan; remove from heat.
  • Blend in the flour until smooth using a wire whisk.
  • Return to heat; gradually whisk in the half and half cream; bring to a light boil, keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add in the cubed Velveeta, and contine to mix with a spoon until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add in the sugar, salt and pepper; mix until combined.
  • Pour over the veggies JUST prior to serving.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Note: this recipe may be cut in half if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 245.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 4

VELVEETA® ITALIAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Make a new family favorite with this Velveeta® Italian Chicken Spaghetti. Featuring Italian-style stewed tomatoes, green peppers and any leftover chicken you might have on hand.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb. spaghetti, broken in half
1 onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (6 oz.) Italian-style tomato paste
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups chopped cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir onions and peppers in Dutch oven or large deep skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Add VELVEETA; cook 1 min. or until VELEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Drain spaghetti. Add to sauce in skillet along with the chicken; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

VELVEETA® PASTA WITH VEGETABLES



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Fast and easy pasta dish, coming right up. Frozen vegetables and VELVEETA make this mostaccioli a surefire family pleaser.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
1 cup mostaccioli, uncooked
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Microwave vegetables as directed on package.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Return to pan with vegetables.
  • Add VELVEETA; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 12 g

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