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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef Recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines pasta, ground beef, tomatoes, and a creamy sour cream sauce. It’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 12 oz dry pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 can (10 oz / 300g) Rotel tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
  2. Cook the onion, garlic, and beef: Saute the onion, garlic, and ground beef until browned.
  3. Add seasonings and tomatoes: Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, Rotel tomatoes, and beef broth.
  4. Make the sauce: Whisk in sour cream, warm through, and adjust seasoning.
  5. Combine pasta and sauce: Toss pasta in the sauce until coated.
  6. Finish and serve: Add parsley, Parmesan, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Add sour cream off heat to prevent splitting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg