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Creamy Rotel Pasta

Creamy Rotel Pasta: A Cozy Tex-Mex Delight for Dinner

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Rotel Pasta that combines Tex-Mex flavors with hearty pasta for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or lean ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) yellow or white onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh garlic is best
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes or diced fresh tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
For Seasoning
  • to taste Spices (e.g., chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper) adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded) or Monterey Jack for a spicy kick
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro/Parsley or basil if preferred

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Penne Pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the ground beef and diced onions in olive oil until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Mix in Rotel, beef broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the cooked penne pasta, mixing until evenly coated.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to swap ingredients like ground turkey for beef for a lighter option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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