Description
A delicious fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors, this Taco Spaghetti is a quick and easy one-pot meal that the whole family will love. With seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and a hint of spice, it’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco spice mix
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Spaghetti:
Ground Beef Mixture:
Cheese Topping and Garnish:
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and diced onion, cook until beef is browned. Stir in garlic and taco seasoning, cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, toss to coat. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top. Cover and let sit until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- For a baked version, transfer to a casserole dish, top with cheese, and broil for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
