Description
Taco Spaghetti is a flavorful and easy one-pot meal combining the zest of taco seasoning with tender spaghetti noodles, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup yellow onions, chopped
- ¼ cup taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes (do NOT drain)
- 8 oz. spaghetti noodles, uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Brown Meat: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onions and cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Seasoning and Ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes with their juice, uncooked spaghetti noodles, and water.
- Simmer Pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
- Stir in Cheese: Remove from heat and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet. Stir well to evenly distribute and melt the cheese throughout the spaghetti and beef.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the dish with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Add your favorite taco toppings such as fresh tomatoes, black olives, or additional onions either mixed in or as garnish.
- For extra flavor, bake the skillet mixture in a casserole dish at 350°F for 10 minutes with cheese, then broil for 3-5 minutes until golden and browned on top.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Cook spaghetti al dente to avoid mushy pasta.
- Brown the meat well to deepen the flavor of the dish.
- This recipe is made in one pot to simplify cleanup and meld flavors.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
