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Creamy Rotel Ground Beef Pasta Easy Dinner Ideas

Creamy Rotel Ground Beef Pasta Easy Dinner Ideas

This Creamy Rotel Ground Beef Pasta Easy Dinner Ideas is a protein-packed, one-pan wonder that combines savory beef with a zesty, cheesy sauce for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 12 oz rotini pasta dry
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp garlic powder dried
  • 1 tsp chili powder mild
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup beef broth or pasta water

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pasta Pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

Main Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onions.
  3. Cook the beef mixture until the meat is fully browned and the onions are translucent, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add the undrained can of Rotel tomatoes and the beef broth, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the cubed cream cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Fold in the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese, tossing until the noodles are perfectly coated and the cheese is gooey.

Notes

For the best texture, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the skillet to prevent clumping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk to restore the creaminess.