# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pasta
04 - 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 cup enchilada sauce
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for serving, optional)
07 - ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
→ Optional Garnishes
08 - Chopped cilantro
09 - Sliced green onions
# Method Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Pour in enchilada sauce, stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
04 - In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
05 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir well and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta and beef. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
07 - Serve immediately topped with sour cream and optional garnishes such as chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
