Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish with ground beef, creamy sauce, and zesty Rotel tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes (original or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Rotel tomatoes (undrained), heavy cream, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until cheese is melted and pasta is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.