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Rotel Pasta Fiesta 🌶️🧀🍝

A cheesy, spicy pasta dish with ground beef and Rotel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot For boiling pasta
  • Large skillet For cooking the beef and sauce

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Protein

  • 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef

Sauce & Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
  • Stir in Rotel, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk/cream, and taco seasoning. Simmer until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For a spicier dish, use a spicier Rotel or add some chili flakes.