Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with Rotel tomatoes and ground beef, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and add the Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and well combined.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for leftovers.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot Rotel tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg