Description
This creamy Rotel pasta with ground beef is rich, comforting, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, made with tender pasta, seasoned beef, and a creamy tomato-cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Rotel tomatoes and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For extra spice, use hot Rotel or add a pinch of red pepper flakes. This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: creamy rotel pasta, rotel pasta with ground beef, creamy beef pasta, cozy weeknight dinner