Description
Taco Spaghetti is a delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of tacos with the comfort of spaghetti. It’s a cheesy, flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 10 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until browned.
- Add seasoning and pasta: Stir in taco seasoning. Add spaghetti, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Cook pasta: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Melt cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
