Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef: A Quick and Easy Delight
A creamy and delicious pasta dish that combines the bold flavors of Rotel tomatoes with savory ground beef, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the rotini 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 the Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture is heated through, add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Fold in the cooked rotini pasta until well coated. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed onions or bell peppers.
- Leftover pasta can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen it up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Ground Beef, Quick Dinner