Rotel Pasta Fiesta
A vibrant pasta dish featuring rotini, Rotel tomatoes, and melty cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Cooked ground beef or sausage
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted, boiling water until it’s al dente, then drain and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for about five minutes until they start to soften.
- Add in the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), and add optional cooked ground beef or sausage.
- Bring the drained rotini back into the skillet with the mixture and stir well.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the pasta and cover the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using whole wheat pasta or low-fat cheese. Adjust the spice level by altering the amount of Rotel used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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