Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef and the zing of Rotel tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 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, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and stir in the cooked pasta.
- Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños.
- Serve with a side salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Ground Beef, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food