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Easy One Skillet Enchilada Pasta

A cozy weeknight dinner that combines your favorite enchilada spices with hearty pasta all in one pan.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Easy One Skillet Enchilada Pasta
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

This skillet meal is a total lifesaver on busy nights when you want something satisfying but hate doing a mountain of dishes. It brings all the zesty, cheesy comfort of classic enchiladas to the table using simple pasta instead of tortillas.

My best tip for this recipe is to keep an eye on the pasta while it cooks. Since it simmers right in the sauce, it drinks up all that delicious flavor, so you want to stir it every few minutes to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and diced onion to the pan, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the enchilada sauce, beef broth, black beans, and the uncooked pasta.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to low.

  6. 6

    Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

  7. 7

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream and half of the cheese.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cover for a minute to let it melt.

  9. 9

    Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can easily add extra veggies like diced bell peppers or corn to the skillet while browning the meat for a little more crunch.

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