Rotel Pasta Fiesta

Are you in the mood for something rich, creamy, and bursting with the flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine? Look no further than this delectable Rotel Pasta Fiesta, a dish that promises to bring a festival of flavors to your dinner table. Combining hearty ingredients and a medley of spices, this recipe is perfect for those evenings when you want something satisfying yet simple to prepare. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

• Meats and Dairy:
  • 1 lb ground chuck
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 4 oz Blanco Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Vegetables:
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
• Pasta:
  • 8 oz pasta noodles
• Canned Goods:
  • 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
• Seasonings:
  • 1 tsp season salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 tsp Accent

Directions:

1. Cook Pasta: Start by cooking the pasta noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
2. Brown Meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat. Make sure to drain any excess fat once it’s nicely browned.
3. Sauté Vegetables: To the skillet with the browned meat, add the chopped onions and diced bell peppers. Sauté these until they are soft and translucent.
4. Add Rotel and Seasonings: Stir in the Rotel tomatoes along with all the spices. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
5. Melt Cheese: Reduce the heat and add both types of cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
6. Combine with Cream: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix well, ensuring that the sauce achieves a creamy consistency.
7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to ensure that the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy, spicy sauce.
8. Add Shredded Cheese: Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the pasta. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit on low heat until the cheese is perfectly melted.

Nutritional Info and Servings:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Calories: 690 kcal per serving
• Servings: 6

This Rotel Pasta Fiesta is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that brings comfort and joy to any dinner table. It’s perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing friends at a casual get-together. The blend of creamy cheese, robust seasonings, and tender vegetables wrapped around al dente pasta makes each bite a delight. Try this recipe tonight and watch it become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Rotel Pasta Fiesta

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x

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Description

The Rotel Pasta Fiesta is a vibrant dish that promises to bring the heat and comfort to your dinner table. This creamy and spicy pasta delight combines the bold flavors of Rotel tomatoes with the rich, gooey goodness of Velveeta cheese, all melded together in a creamy, dreamy sauce. It’s a colorful, cheerful dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, perfect for any family meal or casual gathering.

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Ingredients

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1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, diced
8 oz pasta noodles
10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
4 oz Blanco Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheese
Seasonings: 1 tsp season salt, 1 tsp lemon pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning, 1 tsp Accent
1 cup heavy whipping cream

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Cook pasta noodles according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
Brown Meat: In a large skillet, cook ground chuck over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onions and diced bell peppers to the skillet with meat; sauté until soft.
Add Rotel and Seasonings: Stir in Rotel tomatoes with juice and all seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Melt Cheese: Lower heat, add cubed Velveeta and Blanco Velveeta cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Combine with Cream: Pour heavy whipping cream into skillet, mixing well.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing to coat evenly with sauce.
Add Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover with a lid, and let sit on low heat until cheese melts.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories: 690