Description
Taco Spaghetti is a flavorful fusion dish combining the bold spices of tacos with comforting spaghetti noodles. It’s a quick, one-pot dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz spaghetti (broken in half)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning to the beef and stir to combine.
- Mix in the Rotel, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add the broken spaghetti noodles and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or corn for more flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the heat by choosing mild or hot Rotel and adding jalapeños to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
