Description
Tender pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, zesty tomatoes with green chilies, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce. A comforting one-pot dinner ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large 12-inch deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion to skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until beef is browned throughout with no pink remaining and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies and cream of mushroom soup, mixing until fully combined with the beef.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese in three batches, stirring constantly after each addition until cheese melts completely into a smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently with tongs until every piece is coated in creamy sauce. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ground beef must reach an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure food safety and eliminate harmful bacteria.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Skillet
- Cuisine: American