Description
A creamy, flavorful Rotel Pasta combining savory sausage, ground beef, bell peppers, and Velveeta cheese melted into a rich sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked rotini pasta. Perfect for a comforting family meal ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound Sausage
- 1 pound Ground Beef
Vegetables
- ½ Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
Dry Seasonings
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Other Ingredients
- 12 ounces Rotini Pasta (cooked and drained)
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) Rotel (undrained)
- 16 ounces Velveeta Cheese, cubed
- ½ cup Milk
- Chopped Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage and Ground Beef: While the pasta boils, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and ground beef, cooking until browned, breaking the meat into crumbles. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add Vegetables: To the browned meat in the skillet, add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Season: Stir in the onion powder and garlic powder, mixing thoroughly to evenly coat the meat and vegetables with the seasoning.
- Add Rotel: Pour in the undrained cans of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies. Stir to incorporate the mixture evenly with the meat and vegetables.
- Melt the Cheese & Milk: Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the skillet and gradually stir in the milk. Continue stirring over low heat until the cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked and drained rotini pasta to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until the pasta is fully coated with the cheesy Rotel sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Rotel pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a burst of freshness.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use a spicy Rotel variant or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute Velveeta with other melting cheeses like cheddar or American cheese if preferred.
- Drain excess grease thoroughly for a less oily dish.
- If you want a creamier texture, increase the milk slightly.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta to keep the dish from getting mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
