Description
This One Pot Enchilada Pasta is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner combining classic enchilada flavors with hearty pasta and cheese. Ground beef is cooked with onions, green chiles, and taco seasoning, then simmered with enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and ziti noodles to create a comforting, cheesy casserole-like dish perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean hamburger
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
Pasta and Dairy
- 1/2 pound ziti noodles (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Cook the beef and aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean hamburger until browned. Add the chopped onion, chopped green chiles, and taco seasoning. Stir well and cook for an additional 3 minutes to soften the onions and blend the flavors.
- Add liquids and bring to boil: Stir in the red enchilada sauce and chicken broth with the beef mixture. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add pasta and simmer: Stir in the ziti noodles, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent the noodles from sticking. Cook until the noodles are tender and have absorbed the sauce.
- Finish with cheese and sour cream: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese until well combined. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve and garnish: Top the cheesy enchilada pasta with your favorite toppings such as sliced olives, chopped cilantro, or diced tomatoes, and serve hot.
Notes
- This one pot cheesy enchilada pasta is a flavorful, family-friendly meal that combines the tastes of Mexican enchiladas in a comforting pasta dish.
- Using lean hamburger keeps the dish hearty but not overly greasy.
- Stirring halfway during pasta cooking prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
- You can substitute ziti with penne or rigatoni if preferred.
- Adjust the spiciness by selecting mild or hot enchilada sauce and green chiles.
- Leftovers keep well and taste great reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 256 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
