Savor this creamy Rotel pasta dish featuring ground beef. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, it’s the perfect meal for any night!
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces of pasta (penne or rotini)
1 pound of ground beef (or turkey)
1 can (10 ounces) of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 can (10.5 ounces) of cream of chicken soup
1 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown the Beef: In the same pot, add the ground beef over medium heat. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the Flavors: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
Mix in Rotel: Pour in the can of Rotel and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
In Goes the Cream: Add the cream of chicken soup and heavy cream to the pot. Stir until well combined.
Cheesy Goodness: Toss in the shredded cheddar cheese while stirring. Allow it to melt.
Combine with Pasta: Fold in the cooked pasta until every noodle is coated.
Serve it Up: Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired.
Notes
This creamy Rotel pasta with ground beef is a delicious, comforting dish that combines familiar flavors with a hint of excitement, ready in about 30 minutes.
