Description
This cheesy Rotel dip pasta brings bold Tex-Mex flavor to your dinner table with ground beef, Velveeta, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tender penne. Comfort food doesn’t get easier — or more delicious.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or sausage)
1 small onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 can fire-roasted Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
1/4 block cream cheese
1/2 block Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/4 cup milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
12 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente
Seasonings:
Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or Cajun seasoning blend)
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Stir in fire-roasted Rotel, all seasonings, cream cheese, and Velveeta cubes.
Add milk and stir continuously until cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Fold in cooked penne pasta and stir to coat.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor
Top with crushed tortilla chips or sliced jalapeños for a spicy crunch
Substitute Velveeta with shredded pepper jack for a bolder, spicier version
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern / Tex-Mex
