One Pot Cheesy Enchilada Pasta
Easy to make and packed with delicious flavors, this cheesy One Pot Enchilada Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal!
Servings 6
Calories 586kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (19 ounce) can of enchilada sauce, mild
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, 3 cups
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups Colby cheese or cheddar
- Cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, jalapenos optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Brown for 2-3 minutes then add in the diced onions and continue cooking until no longer pink. Drain any extra fat.
- Add in the taco seasoning and stir.
- Pour in the enchilada sauce, and beef broth and bring back to a simmer.
- Add in the uncooked pasta, stir, cover, and simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Until the pasta is tender and some of the liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low and add in the cream cheese, stir until melted.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and stir until creamy.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos if desired.
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Notes
You can use and short pasta.
Use a homemade enchilada sauce if you prefer.
Shred your own cheese! I used a mixture of sharp cheddar and colby cheese, but Jack cheese or pepperjack would also be delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 691IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 2mg
