Creamy Rotel Pasta: Indulgent Ground Beef for Cozy Dinners
A delicious and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef and Rotel tomatoes, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in the garlic and onion powders.
- Add Rotel tomatoes and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy Rotel tomatoes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 36 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg