Rotel Pasta - Quick & Creamy Dinner
Easy recipes for dinner don't get better than this Rotel Pasta! A creamy, cheesy dish packed with bold flavors and perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease and return beef to the skillet.
- Stir in Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and stir until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.