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Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

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A quick and comforting creamy pasta dish with a spicy tomato kick, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Start by getting all ingredients ready and set a pot of salted water to boil for the penne.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with olive oil, breaking it into small pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Move the cooked beef to a bowl, then sauté the diced onion until soft and add garlic for a minute.
  4. Pour in the Rotel tomatoes and simmer a few minutes, then lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Return the beef to the sauce, add drained pasta, and mix in mozzarella and Parmesan, loosening with reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes to taste.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, slightly spicy flavors.

Notes

Pair with a green salad and crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Great for leftovers!

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