Creamy, Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta Fiesta | 30-Minute Dinner

Creamy, Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta Fiesta | 30-Minute Dinner

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Indulge in this quick 30-minute creamy pasta dish featuring zesty Rotel tomatoes, savory ground meat, and melted cheddar cheese for a Tex-Mex flavor explosion.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)

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