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rotel pasta fiesta

Rotel Pasta Fiesta: 5 Zesty Secrets for Comforting Flavor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and easy Rotel Pasta Fiesta recipe that combines pasta with zesty Rotel tomatoes and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add cooked pasta, Rotel tomatoes, and spices to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to low and mix in sour cream and cheddar cheese.
  5. Cook until the cheese melts and everything is heated through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, use hot Rotel tomatoes.
  • You can add cooked chicken or ground beef for extra protein.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: rotel pasta fiesta, easy pasta recipe, Tex-Mex pasta