Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef That Melts in Your Mouth

By Mia Park

October 5, 2025

Craving something rich, spicy, and ready in under 30 minutes? This Creamy Rotel Pasta with Ground Beef is your go-to comfort fix! Juicy beef, zesty tomatoes, and velvety cheese sauce come together for the ultimate weeknight dinner that tastes like pure indulgence—without the effort.

Prep Time: 10 Min

1 pound ground beef 1 can Rotel tomatoes (10 oz), with green chilies 8 ounces pasta (penne, shells, or rotini) 4 ounces cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup milk or heavy cream 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ingredients

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Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.

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Step 2

Stir in the Rotel tomatoes with juice and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

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Step 3

Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Pour in milk, then add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

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Step 4

Cook pasta separately to al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

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