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Rotel Pasta Recipe

Rotel Pasta Recipe
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Creamy and flavorful, this Rotel Pasta recipe combines penne pasta with a rich, cheesy sauce infused with the zesty kick of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. A satisfying and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Penne Pasta:

  • 1 pound penne pasta

Creamy Rotel Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish:

  • Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Penne Pasta: Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Beef and Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned.
  3. Add Flavors: Add garlic, Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, spices. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Melt Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
  5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until coated.
  6. Serve: Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • This dish can be customized with additional veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
  • For a spicier kick, use ‘Hot’ Rotel tomatoes instead of the original.

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Keywords: Rotel Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Rotel Tomato Pasta

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