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.
Ingredients
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
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