Description
Taco Spaghetti is a flavorful one-pot meal combining spicy taco-seasoned ground beef with tender spaghetti noodles, Rotel tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with fresh cilantro for a delicious twist on traditional pasta dishes.
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, cooking until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add Seasoning and Ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes with juice, uncooked spaghetti noodles, and water. Mix to combine evenly.
- Cook Pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes until the spaghetti is cooked through and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Add Cheese and Stir: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the pan and stir thoroughly to distribute the melted cheese and spaghetti together.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the dish with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Add favorite taco toppings like fresh tomato, black olives, or additional onions as garnish or mix-ins.
- For extra flavor, bake the dish in a casserole dish at 350°F for 10 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance flavor.
- Cook spaghetti to al dente to prevent mushiness.
- Ensure the ground beef is well browned to develop deeper flavor.
- Use one pot to simplify cleanup and enhance flavors.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or sour cream for a refreshing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
