Cheesy Rotel Beef Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
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12 oz of rotini noodles
→ Protein
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1 lb of ground beef
→ Canned Goods
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1 can (10 oz) of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
→ Seasoning
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 packet (1 oz) of taco seasoning mix
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Black pepper to your liking
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Pinch of salt as needed
→ Dairy
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1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup of heavy cream
→ Liquids
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1 cup of water
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1 tbsp of olive oil
# Steps to Follow:
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Sprinkle taco seasoning over your cooked meat, then mix in onion powder, garlic powder, and water. Stir everything together to combine.
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Pour olive oil into a large frying pan and warm it up over medium heat. Toss in the ground beef, breaking it apart into smaller chunks as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and after 6-8 minutes, when it turns brown with no pink pieces left, drain off extra grease.
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Pour in heavy cream, stirring until it's all smooth and creamy-looking. Add the shredded cheddar and mix until melted completely.
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Boil a big pot of water over medium-high heat. Add the rotini noodles and cook them based on the directions on the box until they’re just right—roughly 8-10 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
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Dump in the entire can of Rotel tomatoes, including the juice. Allow it to start simmering, then lower the heat and keep cooking for 2-3 minutes.
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Add your cooked noodles to the pan of sauce. Toss it all together to coat the pasta evenly. Let it cook another 2-3 minutes so the noodles soak up some flavor.
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Sprinkle more salt or pepper if necessary. Dish it out while warm, and throw some extra shredded cheese or fresh herbs on top if you’d like.
# Additional Notes:
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If you don’t have rotini, feel free to use any pasta you like. Want it spicier? Go with extra-spicy Rotel or add jalapenos. Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef if you prefer.
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To make the sauce thicker, let it simmer a bit longer before adding the cheese and cream.
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Top it with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions for added flavor.