One Pot Rotel Pasta Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 20 ounces Rotel two 10-ounce cans (undrained)
- 1 pound uncooked short pasta penne, rotini, elbows, or shells
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.1 pound ground beef
- Add the Rotel, broth, pasta, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine.20 ounces Rotel, 1 pound uncooked short pasta, 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Press the noodles below the broth, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender. Add splashes of broth if needed to ensure the pasta cooks all the way.
- Stir in the Velveeta cubes until melted and smooth. Taste, and add salt and pepper.16 ounces Velveeta, Salt, black pepper
- Serve hot, topped with extra shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipes makes about 6 to 8 servings with about 1 ½ to 2 cups per person. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts
One Pot Rotel Pasta Recipe
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
512
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
1034
mg
43
%
Potassium
710
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
698
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
374
mg
37
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
