Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef Recipe
This creamy pasta dish combines ground beef and Rotel diced tomatoes for a flavorful and comforting meal. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the beef and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the Rotel diced tomatoes and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Heat everything together for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding more spices or herbs to taste.