Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
A rich, one-skillet American comfort dish combining seasoned ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and melted cheese. Cream cheese creates a luxurious sauce while pasta soaked in the mix delivers a quick, family-friendly meal with moderate spice and silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Total Time: 28
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 oz ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (no pork or alcohol added)
1/2 cup heavy cream (or non-dairy alternative)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cream cheese, cubed
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine preferred)
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta
Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent
Add garlic and cook until fragrant
Brown ground beef in the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper
Stir in Rotel tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes
Add cream cheese cubes and stir until melted
Combine heavy cream and cheeses, mixing until smooth
Cook pasta separately while sauce simmers
Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat
Mix in reserved pasta water as needed to achieve consistency
Notes
For extra creaminess, add mashed cooked potatoes to the sauce
To reduce spice, drain Rotel tomatoes before cooking
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/creamy-rotel-pasta-ground-beef/