Easy Baked Enchilada Pasta
This baked enchilada pasta is an easy and delicious twist on traditional enchiladas. It's vegetarian and gluten free, and hands on time is only 20 minutes~perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil Spray
- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta i.e. chickpea or lentil pasta
- 16 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 sweet onion finely chopped
- 6 ounce can of black olives chopped
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar or other cheese
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and lightly spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to directions. While pasta is cooking, combine enchilada sauce and black beans in a blender or food processor and combine until smooth.
- Chop onion and olives, and grate cheese.
- When pasta is cooked, pour it in to a colander to drain well.
- Add the cooked pasta, onions, olives, frozen corn, enchilada/bean sauce, and cottage cheese directly to the baking dish. Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Top with grated cheese, and bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with cilantro on the side.
Notes
- Optional Toppings: Avocado, sliced jalapeno's, or Greek yogurt.
- Pasta Suggestions: I like to make this with gluten-free or lentil pasta for extra protein and fiber. Two brands to try are Banza and Tolerant.
- Make it Vegan: Use dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Add More Protein: Stir in shredded chicken, cooked lean ground beef, or crumbled tempeh.
- Spice It Up: Add extra chili flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Grain-Free Option: Use spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles instead of gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 6mg