Rotel Pasta Cheesy Beef (Printable Version)

Savory pasta with Velveeta, Rotel tomatoes, and ground beef for a quick, satisfying meal.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Meat and Vegetables

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 0.5 yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

→ Pasta

05 - 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained

→ Canned Goods and Dairy

06 - 2 cans (10 ounces each) Rotel tomatoes, undrained
07 - 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
08 - 0.5 cup milk

→ Spices

09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Boil penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with diced onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add onion powder and garlic powder to the skillet, stirring to blend evenly.
04 - Stir in undrained Rotel tomatoes, milk, and cubed Velveeta cheese. Cover and simmer until cheese melts completely.
05 - Fold in cooked penne pasta until thoroughly combined and heated through.
06 - Plate the dish hot and enjoy immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Using Velveeta cheese provides a creamy texture that melts smoothly, creating a rich sauce.