A quick, comforting dish blending savory beef, enchilada sauce, pasta, and melted cheddar cheese.
# What you 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Pour enchilada sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
04 - In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef and sauce. Stir thoroughly and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover the skillet and let it rest 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
07 - Plate immediately and top with a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions as desired.
