Description
This Rotel Pasta recipe is a comforting and cheesy dish that combines ground beef, sausage, colorful bell peppers, and Rotel tomatoes with creamy Velveeta cheese. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Rotel Pasta:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 10–ounce cans Rotel tomatoes, undrained
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, sausage, diced bell peppers, and onions until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease. Season with onion powder and garlic powder.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Add the undrained Rotel tomatoes, milk, and cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet. Stir until combined. Cover and allow the cheese to melt, stirring occasionally.
- Combine and Serve: Once the cheese is fully melted, add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir until well combined. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite spices or additional vegetables.
- This dish reheats well, making it a great option for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
