Creamy Rotel Pasta: Indulgent Ground Beef for Cozy Dinners
This creamy Rotel pasta with ground beef is the perfect dish for cozy weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors and comforting textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotel tomatoes
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the rotel tomatoes and cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until well combined.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cumin.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg