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Easy Recipes Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

This creamy and cheesy Rotel pasta is packed with flavor and comes together fast with simple ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add Rotel tomatoes (undrained), Velveeta cubes, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet.
  4. Stir everything together and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until evenly coated with the sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For added heat, use Hot Rotel and a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also substitute ground turkey or sausage for the beef.