Rotel Pasta 🍅🌶️🧀

By: Rabia

A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with a kick of spice from Rotel tomatoes — the ultimate easy comfort food made with pantry staples!

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Servings & Timing

  • Yield: 4–6 servings

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Dietary Badges:

  • Family-Friendly

  • Comfort Food

  • Quick Weeknight Dinner

✅ Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni work well)

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)

  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for extra kick)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish

📖 Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

  2. Cook meat: In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease.

  3. Build the sauce: Add Rotel, cream soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well.

  4. Combine: Stir in cooked pasta and ¾ cup cheese. Mix until everything is creamy and well coated.

  5. Top & serve: Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover skillet for 2–3 minutes until melted. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.

🔑 Notes

  • Rotel comes in mild, original, or hot — choose based on your spice preference.

  • Swap beef for shredded chicken or even leftover rotisserie.

  • For a baked version: transfer to casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.

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🌟 Variations

  • Cheesy Rotel Chicken Pasta: Use chicken + cream of chicken soup.

  • Tex-Mex Style: Add black beans, corn, or jalapeños.

  • Low-Carb Option: Replace pasta with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

  • Extra Creamy: Add 4 oz cream cheese when mixing sauce.

❄️ Storage

  • Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 3 days.

  • Freezer: Freeze cooled pasta in portions up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of milk to bring back creaminess.

💌 Final Notes

This Rotel Pasta is creamy, cheesy, and just a little spicy — perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty meal fast. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and endlessly customizable!

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