Description

This Easy Enchilada Pasta recipe combines the flavors of traditional enchiladas with the comfort of pasta in a delicious one-pot meal. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Pasta:

12 ounces rotini or penne pasta

Enchilada Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 small yellow onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Brown ground beef, then add onion and garlic. Stir in enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mix well. Sprinkle both cheeses over the top, cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.
Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving if desired.

Notes

For a spicier version, add hot sauce or use medium-to-hot enchilada sauce.
You can substitute the beef with shredded chicken or make it vegetarian by using black beans and corn instead.