Easy Beef Enchilada Pasta (Print Version)

Quick blend of lean beef, enchilada sauce, cheddar, and pasta for a flavorful, one-pot comfort meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Pasta

04 - 8 oz penne or rotini pasta

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 medium onion, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

07 - 1 cup enchilada sauce

# Steps:

01 - Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions become translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in enchilada sauce and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
04 - Prepare pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water following package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine and heat through evenly.
06 - Plate hot pasta topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a spoonful of sour cream.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes—ideal for busy dinners.
  • One-pot meal minimizes cleanup.
  • Classic enchilada flavor in a comforting pasta form.
  • Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing with melty cheese and zesty sauce.
02 -
  • Drain the cooked ground beef well to avoid excess grease in the dish.
  • Simmer the enchilada sauce to fully develop its flavors before mixing with pasta.
  • Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy after mixing.
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently mix pasta into the beef sauce without breaking the pasta.
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