Vegetable and Black Bean Enchilada Pasta
On the table in 30 minutes, this easy vegetable and black bean enchilada pasta is a fun weeknight dinner! With flavorful enchilada sauce, warm spices and linguine, it’s hard to resist. Vegetarian with dairy free, gluten free and vegan options.
It’s mexican food wednesday! I know, that’s not really a thing. But I get super antsy whenever I wait too long before sharing another mexican recipe with you.
And yes, I fully realize it’s only been two weeks since the grape salsa. However, two weeks is far far too long.
We all need a mexican food fix, yes?
Or maybe it’s just me who has a veryyy hard time not eating tacos or enchiladas or something along those lines at least once or twice a week.
And today we’re doing super simple. We’re talking nice and easy and yet so tasty that you’re going to want to give me a hug.
Because this right here is most definitely a weeknight dinner winner.
About This Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta
So. We’re going to boil some pasta.
Meanwhile, we’re going to cook a few veggies in a skillet.
And then, we’re going to smother it all in finger licking good enchilada sauce, cheese (very important business!) and throw in some black beans and cilantro for added fun.
And did I mention that we’re using fresh corn? I swoon all over the place whenever I eat it right now because it is just. so. good.
But don’t worry, during the winter you can definitely use frozen corn instead. Yes, you are absolutely going to want to make this all year round.
Additional Enchilada Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchilada Stir-Fry
- Grilled Vegetable Enchilada Bowls
- Summer Vegetable Skillet Enchiladas
- Vegetable Enchilada Casserole
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.
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Vegetable and Black Bean Enchilada Pasta
On the table in 30 minutes, this easy vegetable and black bean enchilada pasta is a fun weeknight dinner! With flavorful enchilada sauce, warm spices and linguine, it’s hard to resist. Vegetarian with dairy free, gluten free and vegan options.
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat linguine*
- about 1 ¼ cups red enchilada sauce**
- ½ cup shredded regular or dairy free cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium yellow squash, chopped
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- crumbled goat cheese, for garnish (optional)***
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add in the linguine and cook according to the package directions. Drain and add to a large bowl.
- Add in the enchilada sauce and cheese and toss until well coated and the cheese is melted. Taste and add additional sauce to your own preference.
- Meanwhile, set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the onion. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
- Add in the zucchini, squash, corn, salt, cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the veggies are all tender. Add in the black beans and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed through. Remove from the heat.
- Add some of the pasta to a serving bowl. Top with some of the veggie mixture, some goat cheese and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Notes
*To keep this gluten free - use your favorite gluten free pasta.
**To keep this gluten free / dairy free / vegan - be sure to use an appropriate enchilada sauce.
***To keep this dairy free / vegan - omit the goat cheese for garnish.
For leftovers - the pasta absorbs the enchilada sauce, so I like to drizzle on a little extra to get it nice and saucy again.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 704mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 8gSugar: 9gProtein: 15g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
Mexican food is my favourite, so please keep sharing lots of Mexican recipes! 🙂 I’ll never tire of them. This pasta looks great! I’ll add it to my meal plan for the week. We got a ton of fresh corn in our organic delivery this week. Looks like a great, quick meal for a week night this week.
I love this enchilada pasta! I have already eaten Mexican food twice this week and now you have given me an excuse to eat it a third time! There honestly isn’t anything better! I will now have taco Tuesday and enchilada Wednesday and maybe nacho Friday 🙂
That sounds like the most amazing plan. I might have to do that myself! 🙂
Love this idea! And I don’t know if I’ve ever told you this, but you got me hooked on your enchilada sauce recipe. I make it by the gallon (okay, slight exageration) and freeze it – that stuff is amazing!
Yay! I love it! haha making it by the gallon may not be such a bad idea… 🙂
I love Mexican flavours! Please, keep ‘em coming! Love this combo: Mexican flavour and pasta!! Great recipe, Ashley!
Wait wait wait: did you just combine my two favorite foods (enchiladas and pasta) into ONE meal?! AHHHH I’M SO EXCITED! 😀 Pinning this immediately!
haha I sure did! 🙂
Enchilada Wednesday definitely needs to be a thing! This pasta would be devoured in no time at our house!
This looks lush, Ashley! Love the flavours- so delicious! 🙂
Enchilada and pasta in one…what a fantastic idea! It surely looks very inviting and delicious, Ashley.
so craving mexican right now.. definitely know what im making for dinner tonight. looks delicious, thanks for the recipe!
Normally I would be all about Mexican Food Wednesday, but we ate tacos twice this week already so our favorite cuisine got a little rest from us today. I’d totally be willing to carry to the torch to Mexican Thursday, though! I love all these flavors mixed with the pasta – such a great idea! Maybe our pasta night will converge with Mexican night from now on. 🙂
haha yay for tacos!
Mexican flavors belong in everything! I love the Mexican twist on this pasta, it looks mouth watering, especially with that fresh sweet corn! Pinned!
I like Mexican Wednesdays, keep ’em coming! Seriously, anything Mexican is just a winner for me, but anything that combines Mexican AND pasta, is just like, OMG, no words.
Yum, Mexican food it is! This looks delicious and I have everything on hand. I love the twist with the pasta. It looks delicious!
I love Mexican food so bring it on! This looks fab! Love the flavors and I love it’s vegetarian (for my vegetarian moods)…although I just said I was craving meatballs. Eh, I’m all over the place. 😉
It’s okay, I do the same thing! 🙂
Can we make every day Mexican Day? I’d be a happy girl if I just alternated back and forth between this pasta and a big pile of crunchy tacos. This is a great idea!
I say yes to mexican every day!
Haha I vote yes to Enchilada Wednesday or everyday – my husband would be super stoked with that idea too 🙂 This looks amazing, I love all the those summer veggies you added in here too!
sounds super delicious! love it.
This is such a creative pasta recipe Ashley! Great job on the Mexican-Italian fusion…I could totally see this on a menu at a restaurant.
Thanks Katy!
I’m all for enchilada Wedsnesday, and I love you made a pasta dish out of it! And fresh corn — big yes! I can’t get enough these days! 🙂
Oh yum! I am all over this pasta. It’s beautiful and I bet it tastes even better!
And yes, Mexican food Wednesday needs to be a thing. Starting now.
Oh gosh, can enchilada Wednesday please be a real thing? I’m with you–I could totally eat Mexican food once or twice a week and be okay with it. Enchiladas are my fav! I love that you included fresh corn in this pasta too. Totally craving a big bowl of this for lunch right now! 🙂
What beautiful photos!! I find pasta so hard to photograph, I can never get the noodles in the right place! ha! I love the flavors in this, so fresh, just perfect for summer!
haha I hear ya – it took me so long to get them in just the place I wanted them!!
Count me in for Enchilada Wednesday!
Love that you made it into a pasta dish.
Ha, it’s funny that I woke up this morning thinking it would be a great Mexican food day too! Maybe because it’s cold here today (high of 64 in the greater Niagara Falls area). Bleh. Need some comfort Mexican food. Not to mention the pasta, that’s pretty comforting too. Our corn has been so sweet where I live and I find I’m adding it to everything we eat these days. Great dish- and like you said, works all year round too.
Agreed – pasta and mexican are both comforting!
You actually combined two of my favorite things ever: pasta and enchiladas. I mean, how is it I had never thought about this myself?! Now I can’t wait to make plenty of it, I need to fix the lack of the past years, after all!
xo, Elisa
Make up for that lost time! 🙂
It’s been wayyyyyy too long since I’ve had Mexican food in general. I mean, I had chips and salsa last night but no tacos or cheesy enchiladas for WEEKS! Not right. This pasta looks delish – it would definitely fix my craving!
Girl, I’m totally on board with Mexican Wednesdays! I can never get enough Mexican food, so this recipe is calling my name, it takes amazing Mexican flavors and marries them with pasta (another fave of mine) how could I not want to make this?!?
Right? Two of my favorites as well!
I’ve been thinking I can’t wait to get my hands on more fresh corn right now. What a great way to use it. Love pasta and this sounds like a really easy weeknight dinner. Thanks!
To tbe honest, I would probably be happy eating Mexican food everyday! This dish is a great way to use up fresh summer veggies!
haha oh gosh, I’m the same way!
I like this Mexican Wednesday! I’m all for seeing these types of recipes, and this pasta looks delicious! And fresh corn is definitely a requirement in the summer. Loving this, Ashley!
It’s never occurred to me to put the flavours of Mexican cuisine in with pasta -but I LOVE PASTA!!! And I LOVE ENCHILADAS! You’re my pasta hero, Ashley! I really want to make this asap, actually. I have all of the ingredients right now and the fresh corn is out in my town. Yeehaw! I’m really excited about this dish. I’m going to share it now with the world on twitter!
haha this made me smile so much! Thank you 🙂
I love the southwest feel to this pasta – super simple and full of so many of my fav flavours!