Beef Enchilada Pasta Bake

By lbgtdep

Active Time 10m
Total Time 25m
4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 1/2 pound medium shells
• 1 pound ground beef
• One 19-ounce can enchilada sauce
• 1 packed cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shells until al dente, about 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown the beef and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef with the back of a wooden spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the fat and return the beef to the skillet.
Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in the enchilada sauce and 3/4 cup of the cheese and mix together. Pour into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese over top. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the pasta is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Tip: Lower the fat content and use ground turkey instead.