A creamy beef enchilada pasta in a cheesy tomato sauce.
This is a super easy pasta with all of the flavours of beef enchiladas made in one pan! The recipe starts out with beef and onions that’s seasoned with a taco spice blend before adding enchilada sauce, pasta and enough broth to cook it in. Once the pasta is cooked, cream cheese and cheddar cheese are melted right into the sauce making it so nice and creamy and good! All said and done this one-pot cheesy beef enchilada pasta dish only takes a few minutes to make and it will have everyone asking for seconds!
One-Pan Cheesy Beef Enchilada Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6
A creamy beef enchilada pasta in a cheesy tomato sauce.
ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (link)
- 8 ounces pasta (such as shells) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 3 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (link)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, warmed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Cook the beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, until cooked through, about 10 minutes, before draining any excess grease.
- Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and taco seasoning, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the pasta, broth, enchilada, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, mix in the cream cheese and cheese and let it melt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Option: Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained, near the end.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon cumin along with the garlic.
Option: Add 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen), near the end.
Option: Add 1/3 cup black olives, sliced, near the end.
Option: Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream, cheese, salsa, torill chips, etc.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon cumin along with the garlic.
Option: Add 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen), near the end.
Option: Add 1/3 cup black olives, sliced, near the end.
Option: Serve garnished with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream, cheese, salsa, torill chips, etc.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 506, Fat 28g (Saturated 13g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 91mg, Sodium 1494mg, Carbs 43g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 9g), Protein 27g
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Wow, this One-Pan Cheesy Beef Enchilada Pasta looks absolutely delicious! I love how quick and easy it is to make with all the amazing flavors of enchiladas packed into one comforting dish. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something hearty and satisfying. Adding black beans or corn sounds like a great idea for an extra twist! Can’t wait to try it and enjoy that creamy, cheesy goodness. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe
Kevin, this was a big hit for us and our one-year-9ld twin boys. they ate a big bowl between them. we doubled it so we can have it again tomorrow. thank you! we make your recipes all the time and love them!