Description
This One Pot Enchilada Pasta is a deliciously easy weeknight dinner that combines seasoned ground beef, ziti pasta, and cheesy enchilada flavors all cooked together in a single skillet for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Rich enchilada sauce, green chiles, and shredded cheese make this cheesy pasta dish a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
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
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean hamburger until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks for even browning.
- Add Onions, Chiles, and Seasoning: Stir in the chopped onion, canned green chiles, and taco seasoning. Cook the mixture for about 3 minutes to soften the onion and meld the flavors.
- Add Liquids and Bring to Boil: Pour in the red enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Stir well and bring the mixture up to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the ziti noodles to the boiling mixture, reduce the heat to low, and cover the skillet. Let the pasta cook for 10-12 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Finish with Cheese and Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sour cream and half a cup of shredded cheese until evenly combined. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top, cover the skillet, and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted, serve the enchilada pasta hot, optionally topped with your favorite garnishes such as chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or diced tomatoes.
Notes
- This one pot cheesy enchilada pasta is an easy and flavorful weeknight meal that combines beef, enchilada sauce, and pasta.
- Using lean ground beef reduces fat while keeping the dish hearty.
- Stirring halfway through pasta cooking prevents noodles from sticking and ensures they cook evenly.
- You can customize toppings such as sour cream, avocado, or fresh jalapeños for extra flavor.
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 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
