Creamy Rotel Pasta Recipe with Savory Ground Beef
A creamy, cheesy, spicy pasta dish made with ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and tender pasta. The ultimate weeknight comfort food with a kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef
12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with chilies
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chili flakes, green onions, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain if needed.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 mins.
- Stir in Rotel and simmer 3–4 mins.
- Add cream cheese and stir to melt.
- Add shredded cheese, stir until smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta. Add pasta water if needed.
- Season to taste. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Use turkey or plant-based meat for variation. Choose Rotel spice level to your taste. Freezes well in portions.