Description
Taco Spaghetti is a fun and flavorful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisine, combining taco-seasoned ground beef, pasta, cheese, and salsa into a creamy, cheesy one-pot dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 10 oz Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 oz spaghetti, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or deep sauté pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, Rotel, salsa, spaghetti, and water to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed, stir in both cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Adjust spice level by using mild or hot salsa and Rotel.
- You can top with sour cream, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips for extra flavor and texture.
- This dish reheats well for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
