Description
A quick and easy creamy Rotel pasta with ground beef, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy tomato sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add Rotel, heavy cream, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta and shredded cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts and the pasta is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, use hot Rotel tomatoes.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy Rotel pasta, ground beef pasta, easy dinner recipe