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5 from 7 votes

Rotel Pasta

Whip up this 30 minute Rotel Pasta recipe that the whole family will love. With ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, pasta and cheese. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pasta recipe, ground beef recipe, rotel pasta recipe
Servings: 5
Calories: 466kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies 10 ounces
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned and onions are tender. Drain if necessary.
  • Mix in the Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy whipping cream and cream cheese until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt into the pasta.
  • Serve the pasta garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Notes

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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 5, with 1 serving being 1/5 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 4mg