Description
Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a go-to dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures in just 30 minutes. This one-pot meal features elbow macaroni enveloped in a delightful sauce made from ground beef, cream cheese, and zesty tomatoes with green chilies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Water
- 2 cups Elbow Macaroni
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
Instructions
- Step: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Step: Add in the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Step: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Step: Stir in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies along with their juices.
- Step: Add softened cream cheese and beef broth to the pot; mix well until combined.
- Step: Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Step: Add cooked elbow macaroni into the meat sauce mixture.
- Step: Stir until all pasta is well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Step: Top with shredded cheddar cheese while still warm.
- Step: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth sauce consistency. You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based ground protein for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, rotel pasta, ground beef pasta, comfort food, quick dinner, one-pot meal