Description
A comforting one-pot pasta dish with creaminess from cheese and a zesty kick from Rotel tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Elbow Macaroni (or any pasta shape you prefer)
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (or canola oil)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder (or fresh onion)
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (or sour cream)
- 1 cup Beef Broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack or dairy-free alternatives)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, combining well.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with juices) and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts.
- Add the beef broth, then stir in the elbow macaroni.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
Serve with fresh herbs or jalapeños for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, weeknight dinner, comfort food, easy recipe, one-pot meal