Description
Cheesy Rotel Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food—melty Velveeta, hearty beef and sausage, and a zesty Rotel kick all in one skillet! Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, this easy, cheesy pasta dish brings warmth, flavor, and smiles to the table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
12 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
½ yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 (10 oz) cans Rotel, undrained
16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Cook your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat over medium-high. Add ground beef, sausage, bell peppers, and onions.
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Cook until the meat is no longer pink, and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease.
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Sprinkle in onion powder and garlic powder. Give it a stir.
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Add in the Rotel (with all that flavorful juice!), milk, and Velveeta. Stir well and cover.
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Let the cheese melt slowly, stirring occasionally. (This is when the magic happens—the smell is AMAZING!)
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Once the sauce is smooth and dreamy, add the cooked pasta and stir until everything’s well coated.
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Serve hot and dig in!
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash more milk while melting the cheese.
Want a vegetarian version? Swap the meat for black beans or mushrooms.
This dish freezes well—perfect for make-ahead meals!
Adjust the spice by using hot Rotel or adding cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg