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Rotel Pasta Fiesta

Rotel Pasta Fiesta: 7 Reasons to Love This Cheesy Delight


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Creamy, cheesy beef pasta dish with a kick from Rotel tomatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 8 oz (225 g) pasta noodles
  • 10 oz (285 g) can Rotel tomatoes (with juice)
  • 8 oz (225 g) Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 4 oz (115 g) Blanco Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 tsp Accent (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onions and diced bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in Rotel tomatoes (with juice) and all seasonings. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat and add the Velveeta and Blanco Velveeta cubes. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix well with the cheese sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover with a lid and let sit on low heat until the cheese melts.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, cheesy beef pasta skillet!

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • Use different types of cheese for variation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 690
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 40 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: Rotel Pasta Fiesta, pasta, beef, cheese, skillet meal