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One-Skillet Enchilada Pasta

A quick and easy one-skillet meal for busy weeknights! This enchilada pasta uses the new red lentil pasta from Barilla, so it's a good source of protein and loaded with flavor. It's a dish the whole family will enjoy! Gluten-free + vegetarian + less than 30 minutes + minimal, simple ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 647 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Red Lentil Rotini
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small onion or 1/2 large onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn
  • 1 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce store-bought or homemade*
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded regular or dairy-free Mexican cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos cherry tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, regular or dairy-free sour cream

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, add oil, garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes. Season with a little salt and add taco seasoning. Sauté for 1 minute more.
  2. Add dry pasta, tomatoes, enchilada sauce and broth to the skillet.
  3. Heat the skillet to a boil. Once boiling, lower the temperature to medium and add in the black beans, corn and taco seasoning.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to an al dente texture. Stir occasionally.
  5. Top with cheese and add in any additional toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • *If you want to make a homemade enchilada sauce you can use the recipe from my enchilada bake.
  • enchilada bake

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 recipe Calories 647kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 109g (36%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 934mg (39%) Potassium 1200mg (34%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 647

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 recipe
Calories 647kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 109g 36%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 934mg 39%
Potassium 1200mg 26%
Fiber 22g 88%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.