Description
Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is a hearty, quick meal that combines flavorful ground beef with tender pasta in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel Tomatoes
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and onion is translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and spices to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat to medium-low, add shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until melted.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite pasta type.
- You can opt for ground turkey for a lighter dish.
- Substitute with shallots or leeks if preferred.
- Use vegetable broth for a lighter alternative.
- Omit Worcestershire sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Try Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg