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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef for Ultimate Comfort

This Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef combines rich cheese and zesty tomatoes for a comforting, easy dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Substitute with penne or fusilli if desired.
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can swap for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes Fresh diced tomatoes are a good non-spicy alternative.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Vegetable broth can also work.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can give bolder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Sautéed fresh onions will brighten the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 8 ounces Creamy Cheese e.g., cream cheese or cheddar; gouda or mascarpone are good variations.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Any melty cheese can be used.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the rotini pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart as it cooks. Brown for about 6-8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the creamy cheese until melted and smoothly incorporated into the beef mixture, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gently fold the drained rotini pasta into the cheese and beef mixture until evenly coated, stirring for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta. Cover the skillet and let it sit on low heat for about 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight meals and holds up well as leftovers.

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