Description
Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground beef and zesty Rotel tomatoes into a creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cheerful gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. With its vibrant colors and delightful aroma, it’s sure to have everyone racing to the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (original or mild)
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your pasta: Boil water in a large pot with salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- 3. Brown the beef: Increase heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- 4. Add Rotel: Stir in Rotel tomatoes and juices along with chili powder and cumin. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Mix it up: Reduce heat to low, stir in cream cheese until melted, then add cooked pasta; mix well.
- 6. Top it off: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover for 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg