Description
Creamy Rotel Pasta is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that combines zesty tomatoes, creamy cheese, and your favorite pasta for a delightful meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this easy recipe delivers a satisfying blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a delicious bowl of warmth that feels like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (original or mild)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring out the pasta and seasoning.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic powder and onion powder; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes (juice included) and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth gradually, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, ensuring it's well coated with the sauce. Top with shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg