Description
A rich and comforting Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef combines tender pasta with a flavorful blend of ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese, creating a deliciously cheesy and slightly spicy meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Canned and Dairy
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Pasta and Seasoning
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Rotel and Soup: Stir in the can of Rotel tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup into the skillet, mixing well with the beef mixture.
- Simmer with Cream: Pour in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to reduce slightly and thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Melt Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce, tossing gently to combine until pasta is evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use penne or rotini pasta for the best sauce adherence.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Make sure to drain excess fat after cooking ground beef to keep the dish from being too greasy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream or milk to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel pasta, ground beef pasta, cheesy pasta recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, skillet pasta
