Description
This Taco Spaghetti recipe combines the flavors of tacos and spaghetti for a quick, satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 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
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add in the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until it achieves an al dente texture. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Once done, carefully drain the spaghetti in a colander and set it aside.
- In a sizeable skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, cooking it until it’s nicely browned, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes. As the beef cooks, break it apart with a wooden spoon for even cooking. Next, toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté together until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Once the ground beef is cooked and the onions are translucent, stir in the taco seasoning and mix well to incorporate. Pour in the undrained Rotel diced tomatoes along with the tomato sauce and water (or beef broth). Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- After the sauce has simmered, gently fold the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, ensuring that each strand is well-coated with the sauce. Once mixed, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the skillet. Let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts beautifully into the spaghetti.
- Finally, once the cheese is thoroughly melted, remove the skillet from heat. Serve your Taco Spaghetti warm, garnishing it with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.
Notes
Tip: Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of jalapeños used as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 25 g