Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef Recipe
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with Rotel tomatoes and ground beef, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese; mix until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use the hot variety of Rotel tomatoes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg