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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender pasta, ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy Rotel sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil, then cook ground beef until browned.
  3. Add garlic and seasonings, cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in drained Rotel and simmer briefly.
  5. Add heavy cream and cheddar, stirring until creamy.
  6. Combine pasta with sauce, garnish, and serve immediately.

Notes

Drain Rotel to avoid a watery sauce and use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.