Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef for Easy Cozy Dinners
This creamy Rotel pasta dish with ground beef is the perfect comfort food for cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain the macaroni and add it to the skillet, mixing everything together.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy your cozy meal!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced onions and bell peppers.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing a spicier version of Rotel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Rotel, ground beef, weeknight dinners, comfort food