Description
A comforting creamy pasta dish featuring tender noodles, savory ground beef, and a delightful kick from diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; allow these to combine for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet and stir.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese, mixing until melted and creamy.
- Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring continuously until well combined.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy mixture, mixing until coated.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the dish.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrients. For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipe, easy pasta dish
