Name: Enchilada Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked mini penne or other small pasta; 4 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed; 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion and lime wedges

Enchilada pasta pairs beans and pasta in a comfort food mash-up, piling on the vegetables and spices for a well-rounded one-pot meal.

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked mini penne or other small pasta

4 cups vegetable broth or water

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed

1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion and lime wedges

Instructions

1 Mix the ingredients

2 In a Dutch oven or large skillet, combine the pasta, vegetable broth, black beans, tomatoes, yellow and red peppers, corn, enchilada sauce and taco seasoning. Stir well to distribute the spices and liquid. Editor's Tip: For roasted flavor without needing another pot, first place the peppers and corn in the Dutch oven or skillet, and saute them in a little oil before you add the other ingredients. You can add even more charred flavor by using roasted peppers and grilled corn.

3 Cook the dish

4 Bring the pasta mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened slightly, 12 to 15 minutes.

5 Add cheese and toppings

6 Add the cheese to the pot of hot pasta, and stir until it has melted. Serve the meal with topped with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, red onion, cherry tomatoes and lime wedges.