Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef: Easy Comfort for Weeknight Dinners
A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring ground beef and Rotel, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat and add garlic and onion powder. Stir well.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the diced tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the cooked rotini and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with extra cheese or fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner