Creamy Rotel Pasta Beef (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 340 g rotini pasta
02 - 450 g ground beef
03 - 284 g can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), including liquid
04 - 30 g taco seasoning
05 - 240 ml heavy cream
06 - 120 g shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 15 ml olive oil
08 - 240 ml water

→ Seasonings

09 - 5 ml garlic powder
10 - 5 ml onion powder
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a large pot of water over medium-high heat until boiling.
02 - Add rotini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, approximately 8–10 minutes.
03 - Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
04 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
05 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking into small pieces, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
06 - Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
07 - Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and stir to combine.
08 - Pour water, garlic powder, and onion powder into the skillet, stirring thoroughly.
09 - Pour in diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the liquid. Stir well.
10 - Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
11 - Stir in heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
12 - Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
13 - Adjust the sauce with salt and black pepper to your preference.
14 - Fold cooked rotini into the skillet, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
15 - Cook mixture for an additional 2–3 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
16 - Serve immediately, garnishing with extra cheddar cheese or fresh herbs as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Rotini pasta holds the sauce well, but any short pasta shape may be substituted if necessary.
02 - For extra heat, select tomatoes with hotter chilies or add fresh jalapenos.
03 - Ground turkey or chicken may be used as a lighter alternative to beef.
04 - For a thicker consistency, simmer the sauce longer before adding cream and cheese.
05 - Finish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for a burst of flavor.

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