Creamy Rotel Pasta With Sausage: The Best Comfort Food Delight
This creamy Rotel pasta with sausage is the ultimate comfort food that combines cheesy goodness with the spicy kick of Rotel tomatoes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and cheddar cheese until fully combined and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices for extra heat.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Comfort Food, Sausage Pasta