Description
Spicy and creamy Rotel Pasta Fiesta brings Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Cheesy pasta loaded with zesty tomatoes and green chiles creates a quick, satisfying meal that sparks excitement for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chuck
- 8 ounces (8 oz) Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 4 ounces (4 oz) Blanco Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 10 ounces (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes
Pasta and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) pasta noodles
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon season salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Accent
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- In a spacious skillet, brown ground chuck over medium-high heat, breaking meat into crumbly pieces. Eliminate excess grease.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers into the meat, sautéing until vegetables transform into a soft, translucent mixture.
- Pour Rotel tomatoes into the skillet, introducing a vibrant blend of seasonings. Allow the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and introduce cubed Velveeta cheeses, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Stream heavy whipping cream into the skillet, whisking meticulously to create a harmonious, creamy sauce.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the cheese mixture, ensuring each noodle is thoroughly enrobed with the decadent sauce.
- Sprinkle additional shredded cheese across the surface, covering the skillet to allow gentle melting on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to serving dishes, garnish if desired, and serve piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Swap ground chuck with lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier version.
- Dial down the cheese quantity and use reduced-fat Velveeta to cut calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini during the sautéing stage for more vitamins and fiber.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg