Description
Spicy Rotel pasta brings zesty Southwestern flavors to your dinner table. Creamy cheese and diced tomatoes create a quick, satisfying meal that friends and family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 can (10 ounces/284 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef for 6-7 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and eliminating excess grease.
- Pour Rotel tomatoes into the skillet, combining with cream of mushroom soup and seasonings, then simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Lower heat and incorporate sour cream and first cheese portion, stirring until sauce transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the meat mixture, ensuring each pasta piece is thoroughly coated with the rich sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top, then cover skillet and allow cheese to melt completely for 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh green onions or chopped cilantro before serving immediately while hot and bubbling.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Opt for low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control salt intake and enhance overall flavor balance.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to add extra depth and excitement to the pasta.
- For a gluten-free alternative, use gluten-free pasta and double-check that cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 406 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg