Macaroni, seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce combine for a quick and easy pasta dinner packed with all the flavors of enchiladas.
Ingredients
1Tablespoonolive oil
1Tablespoonbutter
1oniondiced
4clovesgarlicminced
1poundground beef
2teaspoonscumin
2teaspoonschili powder
128 oz can crushed tomatoes
128 oz can red enchilada sauce
8ouncesqueso fresco
2cupscheeseshredded
1pounduncooked pasta
Instructions
In a large pot, prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, stirring constantly (about 3 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add the ground beef, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until the ground beef is browned and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes), crumbling the beef as it cooks.
Add the crushed tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and queso fresco to the cooked ground beef. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Add in the pasta, stir to coat with the meat sauce, and top with shredded cheese.
Remove from heat and serve with your favorite enchilada-inspired toppings such as cilantro, sour cream, black olives, and/or green onions.