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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and comforting pasta dish combining seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni (Cook until al dente)

Meat

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (Can substitute with ground turkey or lentils)

Canned Tomatoes

  • 10 oz Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel) (Choose mild or spicy)

Dairy

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened for easy blending)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Can substitute with Monterey Jack)

Broth

  • 1 cup Beef Broth (Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder (Can substitute with fresh onions)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Oils

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For browning beef)

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Parsley (Optional garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef until cooked through.
  • Add diced tomatoes, cream cheese, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and shredded cheese, stirring until well combined and heated through.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils and use vegetable broth.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, creamy, pasta