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Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Made with Rotel

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A bold, spicy, and creamy one-pot pasta made with ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and melted cheddar—comfort food with a kick.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
12 oz pasta (elbows, penne, or rotini)
1 (10 oz) can Rotel (original or mild)
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup milk or broth
½ onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp oil (if needed)
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in Rotel and seasonings. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add cream cheese. Stir until melted. Add milk or broth.
  6. Stir in shredded cheese until smooth.
  7. Fold in pasta and mix until coated. Add pasta water if needed.
  8. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Use ground turkey for lighter version. Add veggies or make it a baked pasta by topping with cheese and broiling.

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