Rotel Pasta Fiesta – Fast & Cheesy Dinner Recipe
ROTEL Pasta Fiesta is a cheesy, creamy Tex-Mex pasta dish made with spicy tomatoes and green chilies, tender noodles, and savory beef or chicken — ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz rotini or penne pasta
1 lb ground beef or chicken (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) ROTEL tomatoes with green chilies
1 tbsp taco seasoning
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk or broth
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: cilantro, green onions, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In same skillet, sauté onion for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ROTEL and taco seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add milk or broth and mix until smooth.
- Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
- Fold in pasta and cooked protein. Mix well.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Add extra broth when reheating for creamy consistency.