Description
This One Pot Enchilada Pasta is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner combining hearty ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, tender pasta, and creamy cheese. Cooked all in one pan, it offers a flavorful twist on traditional enchiladas with less cleanup and a family-friendly appeal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean hamburger
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
- 10 ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
- 1/2 pound ziti noodles (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Hamburger: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean hamburger until browned and fully cooked. Break up the meat as it cooks for even texture.
- Cook Aromatics and Season: Stir in the chopped onions, chopped green chiles, and taco seasoning. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes until the onions soften and the flavors meld.
- Add Sauces and Broth: Pour in the red enchilada sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil on the stovetop.
- Cook the Pasta: Once boiling, stir in the ziti noodles. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the noodles are tender. Stir halfway through cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
- Finish with Cheese and Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Melt Additional Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the top. Cover with the lid again and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or diced avocados for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- This one pot cheesy enchilada pasta is not only quick but also combines the comforting flavors of enchiladas with pasta, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- You can swap the ground beef for ground turkey or a plant-based alternative for a different twist.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot enchilada sauce and adding extra chili peppers if desired.
- Use either cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese depending on your preferred flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 256 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
