Description
Taco Spaghetti is a one-pot fusion dish that brings together the bold flavors of tacos and the comfort of pasta. With seasoned beef, spicy tomatoes, and melted cheese, it’s a hearty, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup yellow onions, diced
- ¼ cup taco seasoning (about 1 packet)
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups water
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and diced onions. Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning to evenly coat the beef.
- Add Rotel tomatoes and water, then stir in spaghetti (break in half to fit).
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until spaghetti is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 15–18 minutes).
- Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Top with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add black beans, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- For a creamy finish, stir in a few spoonfuls of cream cheese at the end.
- Add a splash of water when reheating to loosen the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
