Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a comforting, flavorful dish that blends savory seasoned beef with a creamy, cheesy tomato sauce made from Rotel tomatoes. This easy-to-make pasta meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, delivering a delightful mix of spice, creaminess, and hearty goodness that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef

• 12 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 12 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or your choice)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  
  

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.

4. Stir in Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well combined.

5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.

6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

7. Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 6):

• Calories: 480 kcal

• Total Fat: 28 g

• Saturated Fat: 15 g

• Cholesterol: 90 mg

• Sodium: 850 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g

• Sugars: 4 g

• Protein: 30 g