Description
Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a comforting dish that combines creamy cheese and zesty Rotel tomatoes for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and rich taste, it’s not just a meal; it’s an occasion to savor together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (Original or Spicy)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic. Boil water for pasta.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it up until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes along with chili powder and cumin; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg