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Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef: A Dreamy Weeknight Delight

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef brings a comforting, flavorful dinner to your table in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni substitute with any pasta shape you prefer
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder or substitute with finely diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel) or use plain diced tomatoes and spices
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute with sour cream
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or substitute with vegetable broth
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or substitute with Monterey Jack or dairy-free version

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
  2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
    Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
  3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute to enhance flavors.
    Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
  4. Add Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and beef broth to the pot. Stir and cook on medium-low for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is smooth.
    Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
  5. Return the cooked macaroni to the pot and mix with the sauce. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
  6. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or parsley if desired.
    Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider pairing with a fresh garden salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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