Creamy Rotel Pasta Easy Dinner (Print-Friendly Format)
Creamy rotini pasta with zesty tomatoes, cheddar, and sausage for a quick, flavorful meal everyone will love.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pasta Base
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225 grams rotini pasta
→ Sauce Components
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1 can (284 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
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240 millilitres heavy cream
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120 grams shredded cheddar cheese
→ Protein (Optional)
05 -
120 grams cooked and crumbled sausage
→ Seasonings and Aromatics
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15 millilitres olive oil
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5 millilitres garlic powder
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5 millilitres onion powder
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5 millilitres chili powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (Optional)
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Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked, crumbled sausage if using, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
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Add diced tomatoes with green chilies to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Pour in heavy cream, mixing well. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Continue to simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and melt fully into the sauce until smooth.
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Add cooked rotini to the skillet. Toss gently to ensure pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
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Taste and adjust with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
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Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Information:
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Enhance nutritional value by adding sautéed vegetables such as bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or milk to maintain creaminess.