Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef
This creamy pasta dish combines ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and a rich cheese sauce for a comforting, easy weeknight meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta your choice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling a large pot of salted water, adding the pasta and cooking according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until it's no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes, and drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies to the beef and allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Lower the heat and mix in the sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese, stirring until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
- Fold in the cooked pasta, mixing until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and optional chopped green onions, then serve hot.