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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef: A Must-Try Recipe!

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines pasta, ground beef, and a creamy sauce made with Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
  • One 8-ounce block of cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook PastaBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Brown BeefIn the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add SeasoningsStir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
  4. Make SauceAdd Rotel, softened cream cheese, and beef broth. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Combine and Melt CheeseReturn pasta to the pot. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and everything is well coated.
  6. ServeGarnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a can of diced jalapeños or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use a plant-based ground meat alternative for a vegetarian version.

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