Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a comforting and satisfying dish that brings together tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a luscious creamy sauce infused with zesty Rotel tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add Rotel tomatoes and their juices along with cream cheese and beef broth. Mix until smooth.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg