Description
Taco Spaghetti is a delicious fusion dish that combines the flavors of tacos with the comfort of spaghetti. It’s a cheesy, hearty meal that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: In a skillet, heat olive oil, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, taco seasoning, Rotel, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, coat in sauce. Sprinkle cheeses on top, cover, and melt. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and jalapeños.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- This dish makes great leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
