Easy Beef Enchilada Pasta (Printable)

A quick one-pot dish combining beef, enchilada sauce, pasta, and cheddar for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 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

# Method:

01 - Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until onion becomes translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Boil pasta in salted water following package directions until al dente; then drain thoroughly.
05 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with beef and sauce; stir well to evenly incorporate and warm through.
06 - Plate and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Combines favorite enchilada flavors and pasta into one satisfying dish.
  • Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
  • One-pot cooking minimizes cleanup.
  • Rich, comforting, and family-friendly.
02 -
  • Drain excess fat after cooking the beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
  • Simmer the enchilada sauce briefly with the beef to meld flavors fully.
  • Cook pasta al dente to keep a pleasant texture when combined with sauce.
  • Use a wooden spoon to gently mix pasta with the beef mixture to avoid breaking pasta.
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