Description
This One Pot Beef Enchilada Pasta is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that combines the bold flavors of enchilada sauce and taco seasoning with hearty ground beef and rotini pasta. It’s cooked all in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze while delivering a cheesy, comforting meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85-88%)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 2 1/4 cups dry rotini pasta
- 2 cups water
- 20 ounces red enchilada sauce (2 10-ounce cans)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
Instructions
- Cook the beef and onion: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion has softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Add garlic and seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
- Add pasta and liquids: Pour in the dry rotini pasta, water, and red enchilada sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer the pasta: Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Finish with cheese and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar jack cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful enchilada pasta.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Using lean ground beef helps reduce excess fat and grease.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- For a spicier dish, add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 594 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1672 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
