Description
You will enjoy this spicy pasta dish. It combines ground beef with cheese sauce and Rotel tomatoes. This meal is simple and filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef.
- Cook until the onion is soft.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and chili powder.
- Pour the heavy cream into the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until coated.
Notes
- Use mild Rotel for less spice.
- Use ground turkey for less fat.
- Add bell peppers for more texture.
- Keep leftovers in a sealed container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
Keywords: beef, pasta, rotel, creamy, spicy, dinner