Pasta Enchilada Casserole

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1

Pasta Enchilada Casserole: A Hearty and Delicious Mexican-Inspired Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

600

Sugar

Fat

34g

Pasta Enchilada Casserole is a Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for an easy and delicious dinner. With tender pasta shells, juicy ground beef, and a tangy enchilada sauce, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings for something savory and satisfying. It's a great dish to make when you need to feed a crowd, as it makes plenty of servings and can be easily reheated for leftovers.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Cook the pasta according to the package directions and set aside.
3.	In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
4.	Drain any excess fat and then add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stirring to combine.
5.	Add the cream cheese, enchilada sauce, and half of the shredded mexican cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
6.	Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until everything is evenly coated with sauce.
7.	Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish.
8.	Sprinkle the remaining shredded mexican cheese over the top of the pasta mixture.
9.	Bake the casserole in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Pasta Enchilada Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be made in less than an hour.

It is packed with protein and is sure to satisfy even the hungriest appetites.

CONS

This dish is not recommended for those who are watching their sodium intake as it contains a significant amount of salt.

It is also high in calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains plenty of protein which can help support muscle growth and repair.
It also contains some calcium from the cheese which can help support bone health.

	1 can red enchilada sauce
	1 box medium pasta shells
	2 lbs 90 % lean ground beef
	2 packets taco seasoning
	1 1/2 cups water
	1 package cream cheese
	2 cups mexican cheese , shredded