Italian Enchiladas Recipe

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I created this twist on enchiladas one night when I wanted an easy oven meal and had extra tortillas on hand. It turned out better than I expected. Pair it with steamed green beans or a tossed salad, and dinner is ready! —Yvonne Opp, Greenville, Pennsylvania

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Italian Enchiladas Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 cup chopped ripe olives
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large skillet, cook pork and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Spread 1/3 cup sauce on the bottom of each of two greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dishes. Place 4 pepperoni slices, 1/4 cup sausage mixture, 2 tablespoons provolone cheese and 1 heaping tablespoonful olives down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared baking dishes. Pour remaining sauce over the top; sprinkle with Parmesan and remaining provolone cheese.
  • Cover and bake one casserole at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cover and freeze remaining casserole for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Nutritional Facts 1 enchilada equals 362 calories, 23 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 1,110 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Enchiladas in Simple & Delicious August/September 2012, p19

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2012 by muffnette

this looked to be yummy so i was excited to try this and actually thought the flavors of pepperoni and sausage in a tortilla were good!!! however something w/the sauce just seemed tasteless even w/all the spices in it - not sure if it was the paste or what but my family said it was just "ok" I will prob try again but maybe even use my own spaghetti sauce and see what happens but i love the creativity of it!

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2012 by debnbrian

The sauce was too sweet for our taste

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2012 by smstillinger

Very tasty and relatively easy to make. I used italian 5 cheese blend instead of the provolone and parmesan.

 
 

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