Description
A cozy one-pan dinner—cheesy, creamy pasta with zesty Rotel and savory ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in Rotel, beef broth, heavy cream, and butter; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and cheese, stirring until creamy and well-coated.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot Rotel diced tomatoes.
- Feel free to substitute the pasta with your favorite type.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg