Rotel Pasta Recipe
This Rotel pasta recipe combines tender pasta, Rotel tomatoes, ground meat, and melted cheese for a creamy, flavorful dish. A perfect one-pot meal for busy weeknights, this recipe balances spicy, savory, and cheesy flavors. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, it's sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes (with green chilies)
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the pasta is coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, use Rotel Hot tomatoes or add red pepper flakes.
- Swap ground beef with turkey for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
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