Description
This Taco Spaghetti recipe combines the bold flavors of taco seasoning with classic spaghetti noodles for a delicious, easy, and versatile one-pot meal. Ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese come together to create a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this recipe offers a creative twist on traditional tacos and pasta.
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 (with juice)
- 8 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 3 cups water
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat and Brown: 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 onions are soft and translucent.
- Add Seasoning and Ingredients: Stir in the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes with their juices, uncooked spaghetti noodles, and water into the skillet.
- Simmer the Spaghetti: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes until the spaghetti is cooked through.
- Incorporate Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta. Stir gently to distribute the cheese evenly throughout.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the dish with the remaining cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Add favorite taco toppings such as fresh tomatoes, black olives, or onions as garnish or mix-ins.
- For extra flavor and melted cheese, bake the cooked mixture in a casserole dish at 350°F for 10 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes to brown the top.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance the overall taste of the dish.
- Cook spaghetti al dente to prevent mushy texture.
- Browning the meat well adds depth of flavor to the dish.
- This is a convenient one-pot recipe which simplifies cleanup and melds flavors together.
- Taste the dish before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or add a dollop of sour cream for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
