Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any weeknight dinner. This easy recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese sauce enriched with zesty diced tomatoes and green chilies. Perfect for busy families, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Customize this dish to suit your taste by adding vegetables or trying different cheese varieties. With its rich flavors and delicious creaminess, this pasta is guaranteed to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese (or sour cream)
- 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and cream cheese along with the broth until combined and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the pot and stir well to coat evenly.
- Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg