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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a comfort food classic that comes together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta Use penne or rotini for best texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; yellow or white onions work well.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Tomatoes Can be swapped with diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup Homemade version is an option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half is a lighter alternative.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack can be used instead.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Butter can be used for richness.
  • Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Garnish
  • Green Onions Optional; can be substituted with parsley or cilantro.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Brown the Ground Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
  4. Incorporate the Tomatoes and Soup: Stir in Rotel tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the Cream: Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Melt the Cheese: Add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
  7. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper according to taste.
  8. Combine the Pasta with the Sauce: Fold cooked pasta into the sauce.
  9. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, stir cheese slowly to avoid lumps, and always cook pasta al dente.

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