By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

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Beefy Salsa Rotini

Serves 5

817 cal · 25 min

Beefy Salsa Rotini

Recipe GLPR3ba2537669b140

4.3(1)
Main Course
25 min
817 cal
Servings: 5
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A quick and satisfying one-skillet pasta dish that combines seasoned ground beef with whole grain rotini, blended with creamy tomato soup, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese. This comforting Mexican-inspired meal comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers bold flavors with minimal cleanup.

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

8 oz whole grain rotini pasta

1 can (10¾ oz) tomato soup

1 cup salsa

½ cup milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (about 8 minutes). Drain off any excess fat and set aside.

  2. While the beef cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.

  3. Return the cooked beef to the skillet over medium heat. Add the drained rotini, tomato soup, salsa, milk, and ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  4. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

  5. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet and stir gently to combine.

  6. Transfer to serving bowls and top with sour cream and tortilla chips if desired. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Every ingredient is a standard stock item at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI—no special stops needed. At roughly $1.20–$1.40 per serving, it lands solidly mid-budget, with ground beef and pasta driving the cost; salsa and canned soup keep it cheap. The 25-minute claim is honest for a one-pot dish, though browning the beef and cooking pasta to tender takes the full window. This is a forgiving, set-and-forget weeknight meal that reheats well and feeds a family without fussiness—comfort food that works especially well for households tired of the same rotations.

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