Enchilada Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean hamburger
- 1/2 onion
chopped
- 1 tablespoon from 1 container Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
6.25 oz
- 1 can chopped green chiles
4.5-ounce
- 2 can red enchilada sauce
10-ounce
- 1 can chicken broth
14.5-ounce
- 1/2 lb ziti noodles
about 2 cups
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: tomatoes
avocados, sour cream, cilantro, olives, green onions
Directions
- 1
Cook the hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in the onions, green chiles and taco seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in enchilada sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then stir in the noodles and bring the heat to low. Stir and then cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked. Stir halfway through to prevent the noodles from sticking.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 1/2 cups cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top and cover with the lid until melted.
- 3
Top with your favorite toppings.
Enchilada Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving the bold, comforting flavors of enchiladas but short on time? This Enchilada Pasta recipe brings all that cheesy, savory goodness to your table in one pot, ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal solution.
What makes this dish a weeknight hero is its incredible simplicity and speed. By combining lean hamburger, robust enchilada sauce, and ziti noodles into a single pot, you minimize cleanup and maximize flavor, delivering a truly satisfying meal with minimal effort. This approach ensures every strand of pasta is coated in rich, authentic taste.
You're in for a treat with this Enchilada Pasta. Imagine tender ziti enveloped in a rich, spicy-savory sauce, made even more irresistible by the creamy tang of sour cream and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella cheese. The lean hamburger provides a hearty base, while the green chiles add a gentle kick that perfectly complements the warmth of the taco seasoning. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of textures—from the soft pasta and meat to the gooey cheese—making it a comforting and deeply flavorful experience that tastes like it took hours, not minutes.
Customization & Variations
While delicious on its own, this Enchilada Pasta welcomes personalization. You can easily swap the lean hamburger for ground turkey or a plant-based crumble for a different twist. For extra freshness and crunch, load up on optional toppings like diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced olives, or vibrant green onions, along with an extra dollop of sour cream.
This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a hearty, flavorful dinner fast. Serve it hot, straight from the pot, and let everyone customize their plate with their favorite optional toppings for a fun, interactive meal that’s sure to be a family favorite.