Description
Taco Spaghetti is a delicious fusion dish that combines the flavors of tacos with the comfort of spaghetti. This one-pot meal is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 oz spaghetti
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 1 small yellow onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade), 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce, 1 cup water or beef broth
For Garnish:
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, tomato sauce, and water or broth. Simmer.
- Combine and Finish: Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, stir to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle cheese, cover, and let it sit until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro and jalapeños.
Notes
- For extra heat, use hot Rotel or add cayenne.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Serve with sour cream or avocado slices for a creamy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
