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
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Cook the onion, garlic, and beef: Saute the onion, garlic, and ground beef until browned.
- Add seasonings and tomatoes: Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, Rotel tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Make the sauce: Whisk in sour cream, warm through, and adjust seasoning.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss pasta in the sauce until coated.
- 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