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A large skillet filled with cheesy enchilada pasta topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.
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Enchilada Pasta

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumi n
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat and drain excess fat.
  • Add onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Pour in enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, green chiles, and broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Incorporate cooked pasta and 1 cup of cheese, stirring until the cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and cover until melted.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.