Skillet Enchilada Pasta

A zesty and hearty one-pan pasta dish inspired by enchiladas, featuring black beans, corn, and pasta simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, topped with melty cheddar cheese.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.12/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Pescatarian

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• budget-friendly
• spicy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 10 ounce red enchilada sauce
• 1.75 cup vegetable broth
• 8 ounce whole wheat rotini pasta
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large (10-12 inch) skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Add diced tomatoes (undrained), red enchilada sauce, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in the whole wheat rotini pasta. Bring back to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Stir in rinsed black beans and frozen corn. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover again, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve directly from the skillet.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick during cooking, add an extra splash of vegetable broth to loosen it up. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 485
• Protein: 23.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 72.1 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 15.2 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
• Sugar: 7.3 g
• Cholesterol: 15 mg