Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef

1 Cilantro or parsley, Fresh

1 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

1 can Tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup Beef broth

8 oz Elbow macaroni

1 Salt and pepper

2 tbsp Olive oil

1 cup Cheddar cheese

1 8-ounce block Cream cheese

Directions

Cook Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Brown Beef

In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

Add Seasonings

Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.

Make Sauce

Add Rotel, softened cream cheese, and beef broth. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combine and Melt Cheese

Return pasta to the pot. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and everything is well coated.

Serve

Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve hot.