Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef: An Easy Weeknight Delight
A creamy and delicious pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Main Course
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; stir well.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Ground Beef, Weeknight Recipe, Easy Pasta