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Creamy Rotel Pasta: Comfort in 30 Minutes

A Deliciously Easy Recipe
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5.2 from 13 reviews

Creamy Rotel Pasta is a delightful blend of rotini pasta, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and rich heavy cream, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, easily customizable with your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 8 ounces of rotini pasta

Sauce:

  • 1 can (10 ounces) of diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup of cooked and crumbled sausage (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Sausage (if using): Heat olive oil in a skillet, add sausage and sauté until heated through.
  3. Add Tomatoes: Pour in diced tomatoes with green chilies and simmer.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Incorporate Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Combine Pasta: Toss drained pasta in the skillet until coated.
  7. Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro or parsley, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Customize with vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for added nutrition.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of milk or cream.

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