@therecipecollector: Sharing a recipe for Baked Creamy Rotel Spaghetti with Three-Cheese Ground Beef! It's perfect for a cozy meal. Here’s what you need and how to make it: Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Calories per serving: ~550 kcal Ingredients: - 1.5 lbs ground beef - 3/4 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp onion powder - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 12 oz spaghetti - 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained - 1 tbsp tomato paste - 2 tbsp butter - 1 tbsp flour - 1.5 cups heavy cream - 1/2 cup whole milk - 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar - 1 cup shredded mozzarella - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan - 1/4 tsp white pepper - Salt to taste - 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping) - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (for topping) Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 2. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook until just al dente. Remember to save 1/2 cup of that pasta water before draining! Set the spaghetti aside. 3. In a deep oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it’s beautifully caramelized with small crumbles. 4. Season the beef with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. 5. Turn the heat down to medium and melt the butter in the skillet. Once it’s melted, sprinkle in the flour and cook for about one minute. 6. Stir in the tomato paste and allow it to cook briefly to intensify the flavors. 7. Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring as you go. Add the entire can of Rotel (juices included) and let everything simmer until it thickens a bit. 8. Lower the heat and mix in the cheddar first, stirring until it’s melted, then add the mozzarella and keep stirring until everything’s smooth. Finish off with the Parmesan, stirring until you have a thick, glossy sauce. Add the white pepper and adjust salt to taste. 9. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the creamy Rotel sauce, ensuring that every noodle is coated. If it looks too thick, add a splash of that reserved pasta water. 10. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top. 11. Bake for 15–20 minutes until it’s all bubbly and melted. If you want those golden spots, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes. 12. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle a bit. Notes & Variations 📝 - For a little kick, consider adding some chopped jalapeños to the beef while it cooks. - Spice it up with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes on top! - Swap in different cheeses based on what you have; Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack work great too. - To make it a one-pan dish, consider throwing in some chopped spinach before adding the spaghetti for added nutrients. Hope you enjoy this cheesy goodness! #SpaghettiRecipe #BakedPasta #ComfortFood #RotelSpaghetti #CheesyDinner

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