Description
Rotel Pasta Ground Beef creamy ready in just 30 minutes! Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika or taco seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. If there’s excess grease, drain it off.
- Step 3: If your skillet is dry, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in the Rotel tomatoes (do not drain), paprika or taco seasoning (if using), and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 5: Stir in the cream cheese and heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Step 6: Add the cooked rotini pasta to the sauce. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until everything is creamy and well combined.
- Step 7: Let everything cook together on low heat for 2–3 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This dish can also be frozen for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of water or broth to keep the pasta moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 473 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Rotel pasta, ground beef, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy recipes