Description
Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish. It features al dente pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, cheesy sauce with a kick from Rotel diced tomatoes. This meal is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or family gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes (original or spicy)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture.
- Add the Rotel diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese until melted, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Gently fold in the cooked pasta until thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, shred your own cheese as it melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Salt the boiling water generously for perfectly seasoned pasta.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg