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Creamy Rotel Pasta

Creamy Rotel Pasta: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

Creamy Rotel Pasta is a quick and customizable dinner perfect for busy weeknights, providing comfort and flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni or substitute with penne or fusilli
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/plant-based meat
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or diced fresh onion
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel) or plain diced tomatoes with spices
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or sour cream
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack/dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Rotel Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add one can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, 8 ounces of cream cheese, and 1 cup of beef broth. Stir until cream cheese melts and blends.
  5. Return the cooked macaroni to the pot and mix until thoroughly coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with beef broth or milk if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently over low heat adding a splash of broth or milk if necessary.

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