Best Veggie Filled Enchilada Pasta Bake With Optional Ground Beef Recipes

VEGGIE-FILLED ENCHILADA PASTA BAKE (WITH OPTIONAL GROUND BEEF)

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Packed with veggies and made with whole wheat penne, this saucy vegetarian baked pasta packs a little less guilt than your average comfort food casserole. If you've got meat-eaters coming to the table, it's easy to bake two versions: one with ground beef, one without. I've included instructions for cooking it both ways.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (diced (about 2 cups))
1 medium green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch strips)
1 medium red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch strips)
2 medium zucchini (halved and sliced (about 2 cups))
4 cups baby spinach
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 28-ounce can enchilada sauce (I like a hotter version, but mild works just fine too)
1/2 cup sour cream (I use low fat, plus more for topping if desired)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup black olives (halved)
3 green onions (scallions, diced)
1/2 pound lean ground beef (cooked, crumbled, and drained)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cook pasta, according to package instructions, until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Select a pot that will be large enough for mixing the veggies, pasta and sauce later on. Add the onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Saute until softened, about 6 minutes. Add baby spinach and saute, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add salt and stir.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce and the sour cream.

ENCHILADA PASTA

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A delicious one-pot cheesy enchilada pasta recipe that's so simple it's done in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb lean hamburger
1/2 onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 lb ziti noodles (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional toppings: tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, cilantro, olives, green onions

Steps:

Cook the hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in the onions, green chiles and taco seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in enchilada sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then stir in the noodles and bring the heat to low. Stir and then cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked. Stir halfway through to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 1/2 cups cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top and cover with the lid until melted.
Top with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ONE-POT ENCHILADA PASTA

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I love this cozy enchilada pasta dish because it is ready in less than 30 minutes and is full of healthy ingredients-just what a busy weeknight meal calls for. -Nora Rushev, Reitnau, AA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked mini penne or other small pasta
4 cups vegetable broth or water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes and lime wedges

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or large skillet, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened slightly, 12-15 minutes. Add cheese; stir until melted. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.