Creamy Rotel Pasta with Beef (Print-Friendly Version)

Cheesy Rotel pasta combines tender beef, rotini, and a creamy sauce for a flavorful, effortless dinner.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Pasta

01 - 340 grams rotini pasta

→ Protein

02 - 450 grams ground beef

→ Sauce

03 - 1 can (284 grams) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, including liquid
04 - 1 packet (28 grams) taco seasoning
05 - 240 millilitres heavy cream
06 - 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 15 millilitres olive oil
08 - 240 millilitres water
09 - 5 millilitres garlic powder
10 - 5 millilitres onion powder
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8–10 minutes.
02 - Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and set aside until further use.
03 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spatula, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
04 - Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet for a leaner sauce.
05 - Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef and stir to combine evenly.
06 - Stir in water, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing thoroughly to distribute the seasonings.
07 - Pour in the Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, including their liquid, and bring mixture to a simmer.
08 - Reduce the heat to low and let the contents simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
09 - Add heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and blended.
10 - Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and fully integrated, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
11 - Return the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat each piece in creamy sauce.
12 - Allow pasta to cook in the sauce for an additional 2–3 minutes for maximal absorption. Adjust seasoning as preferred, then serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chopped herbs if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Rotini pasta is ideal for capturing sauce, but any short pasta shape may be substituted.
02 - For extra heat, opt for Rotel with hot chilies or incorporate diced jalapenos into the sauce.
03 - Lean ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of beef for a lighter option.
04 - To achieve a thicker sauce, extend the simmering time before adding cream and cheese.
05 - Enhance flavour and presentation with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions before serving.

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