Description
This Creamy Rotel Pasta Fiesta combines Velveeta cheese and Rotel tomatoes for a delicious family dinner that satisfies everyone’s taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 lb Ground Beef Sausage
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 can Rotel Tomatoes (undrained)
- 16 oz Velveeta Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and beef sausage, breaking it up until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Step 3: Add onion and garlic powders to the meat and veggie mixture. Stir to mix evenly and cook together for 1 additional minute.
- Step 4: Stir in undrained Rotel tomatoes, milk, and Velveeta cheese. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and stir occasionally until cheese melts and sauce is creamy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Step 5: Once the sauce is smooth, add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and gently stir until all pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Notes
Use undrained Rotel tomatoes for better flavor and creaminess. Adjust spice levels based on your preference and consider adding extra veggies for nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Rotel pasta, creamy pasta, family dinner, cheesy beef pasta