Hearty blend of ground beef, enchilada sauce, and cheese tossed with pasta for a quick comforting dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pasta
04 - 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 cup enchilada sauce
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
→ Optional Garnishes
08 - Chopped cilantro
09 - Sliced green onions
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Pour in the enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Meanwhile, prepare pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water following package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture in the skillet. Stir thoroughly and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and allow the cheese to melt for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Plate immediately, adding a dollop of sour cream and optional chopped cilantro or sliced green onions as desired.
