Description
This Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food dinner—rich, cheesy, and spiced just right with zesty Rotel tomatoes. It’s a quick one-pot meal perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
8 oz pasta (elbow, penne, or rotini)
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (mild or hot)
0.5 tsp chili powder
0.5 tsp cumin
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.25 cup cream cheese
Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain grease.
3. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add Rotel tomatoes with juices. Stir to combine.
5. Lower heat. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar. Mix until smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta and stir until coated in sauce.
7. Garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Use mild Rotel for a family-friendly version.
Greek yogurt can replace sour cream.
Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach to boost nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy rotel pasta, ground beef pasta, cheesy pasta