Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef & Cheese
Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor? This Rotel Pasta with ground beef combines tender pasta, spicy Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and a rich, cheesy tomato cream sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight comfort food that the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite noodles)
1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage for extra flavor)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Velveeta for a creamier texture)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the meat: In a large skillet, cook ground beef (or sausage) with diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Make the sauce: Stir in Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add cream & cheese: Pour in heavy cream, stir until smooth, then add cheddar cheese (or Velveeta) and mix until melted and creamy.
5. Combine pasta & sauce: Toss cooked pasta into the cheesy Rotel sauce until fully coated.
6. Serve & enjoy: Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot!
Why You’ll Love This Rotel Pasta Recipe:
One-pan pasta dinner quick cleanup
Cheesy, creamy, and spicy comfort food at its best
Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep
Easy to customize with chicken, turkey, or extra veggies
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