Description
This Rotel Dip Pasta is everything you love about cheesy Tex-Mex dip—now in a full-blown comfort food dinner. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, fire-roasted Rotel, melty Velveeta, and tender penne pasta, this dish is creamy, spicy, and full of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a hungry crowd on game day!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or sausage)
1 small onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 can fire-roasted Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
¼ block cream cheese
½ block Velveeta cheese, cubed
¼ cup milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
12 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente
Seasonings:
Slap Ya Mama seasoning (or Cajun blend)
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onion and green pepper until meat is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the Rotel, seasonings, cream cheese, and Velveeta.
Pour in milk and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
Fold in cooked pasta and mix until well coated.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot!
Optional Twists:
Add black beans or corn for a Tex-Mex vibe
Top with crushed tortilla chips or jalapeños for crunch
Swap Velveeta with shredded pepper jack for extra heat
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 25g