Creamy ROTEL Pasta Dinner Recipe
A bold, cheesy one-pot pasta loaded with ROTEL tomatoes, taco-seasoned meat, and creamy cheese. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbows)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can ROTEL tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz, undrained)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, crushed chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add taco seasoning and ROTEL. Stir to combine.
- Pour in pasta and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 12–14 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add shredded cheddar and mix until creamy.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Notes
- Use HOT ROTEL for more spice
- Stir in black beans or corn for variety
- Store leftovers up to 4 days in fridge
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