{"id":"f4f83722-7b81-40bf-a4c2-f9fe4829e2cd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f4f83722-7b81-40bf-a4c2-f9fe4829e2cd","source_url":"https://www.lovefromtheoven.com/easy-enchilada-pasta/","title":"Enchilada Pasta","description":"Cheesy, beefy pasta cooks right in the enchilada sauce to create a one pot meal that is not only packed full of flavor, but is quick and easy to make, with minimal clean up.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://www.lovefromtheoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/enchilada-pasta-17.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup yellow onion (diced)","item":"yellow onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 pound ground beef* (ground turkey can also be used)","item":"ground beef*","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"ground turkey can also be used"},{"text":"3 teaspoons taco seasoning (or an equal combination of cumin powder, chili powder and garlic powder)","item":"taco seasoning","quantity":3,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or an equal combination of cumin powder, chili powder and garlic powder"},{"text":"20 ounces enchilada sauce (if you have a 19 ounce can, that will work fine)","item":"enchilada sauce","quantity":20,"unit":"oz","preparation":"if you have a 19 ounce can, that will work fine"},{"text":"2 cups beef broth (chicken broth can also be used)","item":"beef broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chicken broth can also be used"},{"text":"8 ounces dry (uncooked) rotini pasta (other similar shapes can be used)","item":"dry (uncooked) rotini pasta","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"other similar shapes can be used"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups monterey jack, colby or cheddar cheese","item":"monterey jack, colby or cheddar cheese","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 ounces cream cheese (cut into 1\" cubes)","item":"cream cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"cut into 1\" cubes"},{"text":"1 cup corn (thawed if using frozen)","item":"corn","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"thawed if using frozen"},{"text":"green onions ( for topping)","item":"green onions","preparation":"for topping"},{"text":"fresh diced tomatoes (for topping)","item":"fresh diced tomatoes","preparation":"for topping"},{"text":"black olives (for topping)","item":"black olives","preparation":"for topping"},{"text":"sour cream (for topping)","item":"sour cream","preparation":"for topping"},{"text":"cilantro (for topping)","item":"cilantro","preparation":"for topping"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or dutch oven over medium."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink, breaking up the beef with a spoon as it cooks."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the taco seasoning (or garlic powder, chili powder and cumin) to the pan, stir well and cook for an additional minute."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the enchilada sauce, broth and dry pasta and stir to combine. Cover the pan and bring to a boil."},{"number":6,"text":"Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the cooking liquid. Different brands of pasta will have different cook times."},{"number":7,"text":"If adding sour cream, cream cheese or corn, stir in just before the last 2 minutes of cook time."},{"number":8,"text":"Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Add in any optional mix ins."},{"number":9,"text":"Garnish as desired and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:55:27.432387+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:55:27.432387+00:00"}