Description
Creamy Rotel Pasta is a tantalizing blend of rich cream cheese, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and gooey cheese that creates a deliciously comforting dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, this pasta recipe is quick to prepare and guarantees to impress. With vibrant flavors and creamy textures, it’s a delightful meal that brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté any optional vegetables until soft.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese and chicken broth; stir until smooth.
- Mix in Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg