Go Back
Plate of creamy Rotel Pasta garnished with fresh herbs

Rotel Pasta

A comforting dish combining ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese, perfect for quick dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef to reduce fat.
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes Can use mild or hot for extra spice.
  • 8 oz pasta (any type) Any shape of pasta works.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice) Consider mozzarella or pepper jack for variations.
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
Cooking
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the cooked ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, beef broth, and garlic powder.
  2. Add the uncooked pasta to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

This dish is great served with a side salad or crusty bread. For variations, swap beef for ground turkey or chicken, and try different cheeses.