Description
Indulge in a creamy, savory delight with this Creamy Rotel Pasta featuring ground beef. The dish boasts a velvety texture that envelops each al dente pasta piece, while the zesty Rotel tomatoes add a burst of flavor that dances on your palate.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- Ground Beef: 1 lb lean ground beef
- Rotel Tomatoes: 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Beef Broth: 1 cup
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Spices: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet, cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and add the softened cream cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until everything is evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of beef broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with black beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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