Description
A quick, creamy one-skillet meal combining tender pasta, savory ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and a zesty dairy-based sauce for a comforting, hearty dinner that feeds the whole family in minutes.
Ingredients
1 lbs ground beef
2 cans Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (14.5 oz each)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 cup milk
1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb penne pasta
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until browned and crumbly; drain excess grease.
Add Rotel tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup; cook 5 minutes.
Stir in milk, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet; stir to coat thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Drain Rotel well if concerned about excess liquid.
For halal option, use halal-certified ground beef.
Pasta can be cooked ahead and refrigerated until ready to mix with sauce.