Quick, satisfying blend of ground beef, enchilada sauce, pasta, and cheddar cheese for busy evenings.
# Components:
→ Protein & Dairy
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup sour cream
→ Pasta
04 - 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 medium onion, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
07 - 1 cup enchilada sauce
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions turn translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Pour enchilada sauce into the skillet and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
04 - Prepare pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions, then drain thoroughly.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef and sauce mixture, stirring to combine and warm through evenly.
06 - Plate the pasta mixture hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
