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Creamy Rotel Pasta

Creamy Rotel Pasta: Your New Favorite Weeknight Comfort Dish

This Creamy Rotel Pasta is a delightful weeknight comfort dish combining a rich blend of flavors and easy customization.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rotini Pasta or any short pasta
For the Sauce
  • 10 oz Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel) mild or hot
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack, mozzarella
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or chopped fresh onion
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder or paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cooked and Crumbled Sausage or cooked chicken
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or butter
  • to garnish Fresh Cilantro or Parsley or basil, chives

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and add rotini pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat approximately 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked and crumbled sausage, sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated and slightly browned.
  3. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, scraping any bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring gently. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the drained rotini to the skillet, gently tossing in the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before removing from heat.
  8. Serve onto plates or bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of cream to keep it creamy.

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