Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the undrained Rotel tomatoes, heavy cream, taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet and toss until well-coated. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg