Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (such as penne, rotini, or macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or your favorite cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the black beans and frozen corn. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Preheat your broiler. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the pasta mixture. Place the skillet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, you can simply cover the skillet and let the cheese melt from the residual heat.
Notes
- Add Protein: Ground beef, shredded chicken, or tofu can be added to the vegetable mixture for extra protein.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño to the vegetables for a spicier dish.
- Use Different Cheeses: Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend would all be delicious in this recipe.
- Vegetarian Option: Ensure your enchilada sauce is vegetarian-friendly, and load up on the vegetables!
- Creamy Version: Stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese at the end for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg