Description
This Rotel Pasta recipe is a delicious and creamy pasta dish that’s packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of ground beef, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and creamy sauce makes for a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Beef and Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef and onion, cook until browned.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Combine Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, spices. Simmer until thickened.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro or parsley and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Rotel pasta, creamy pasta, ground beef pasta, easy pasta recipe
