Description
A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish with ground beef and zesty diced tomatoes.
Ingredients
- Rotini pasta: 12 ounces (about 340 grams)
- Ground beef: 1 pound (approximately 450 grams)
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies: 1 can (10 ounces or 280 grams)
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (about 225 grams), softened
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup, shredded (about 100 grams)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
- Fresh parsley: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet with olive oil and seasonings until browned.
- Prepare the rotini pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Combine diced tomatoes and cream cheese with the cooked beef to create the sauce.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with cheddar cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Experiment with different pasta shapes.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Ground Beef, Quick Dinner, Family Meal