Easy Enchilada Pasta
This Easy Enchilada Pasta. Is a delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisine. Perfect for busy weeknights. The dish combines savory ground beef. With rich enchilada sauce. And tender rotini pasta. All smothered in melty cheese. The addition of taco seasoning. Brings a warm, spicy aroma. That fills the kitchen. And tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you choose to add cream cheese. For extra creaminess. Or customize with your favorite toppings. This meal is guaranteed. To be a family favorite. Quick to prepare. And bursting with flavor. It’s the comfort food. You didn't know you needed!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 c yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef ground turkey can also be used
- 3 tsps taco seasoning or an equal combination of cumin powder, chili powder, and garlic powder
- 20 oz enchilada sauce if you have a 19 oz can, that will work fine
- 2 c beef broth chicken broth can also be used
- 8 oz dry uncooked rotini pasta (other similar shapes can be used)
- 1 1/2 c Monterey Jack Colby, or cheddar cheese
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 oz cream cheese cut into 1" cubes
- 1 c corn thawed if using frozen
- Green onions for topping
- Fresh diced tomatoes for topping
- Black olives for topping
- Sour cream for topping
- Cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Until they start to soften.
- Add the ground beef. Cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink. Breaking up the beef. With a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the taco seasoning. And cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, broth, and dry pasta. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pan. And bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Until the pasta is tender. And has absorbed most of the liquid.
- If using sour cream, cream cheese, or corn. Stir them in just before the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese until melted and combined.
- Garnish with your choice of green onions, fresh tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, or cilantro. Serve hot. And enjoy!
Notes
To make this Easy Enchilada Pasta gluten-free. Simply swap the regular rotini pasta. For your favorite gluten-free pasta. Ensure that the enchilada sauce. And taco seasoning you use. Are also certified gluten-free. You can find gluten-free versions of these ingredients. In most grocery stores. Or make your own seasoning blend at home. This way, you can enjoy all the delicious flavors of this dish. Without worrying about gluten!