Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal combining cheese and tomatoes with perfectly cooked pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Rotini Pasta
- 1 can Rotel Tomatoes
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 cups Water or Chicken Broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and stir well to combine.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese, then pour in enough water or chicken broth to cover the pasta. Bring to a boil, then add the rotini pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts and blends into the sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Serve immediately while hot and creamy. Garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg