Description
Enjoy the delicious fusion of tacos and spaghetti with this flavorful and cheesy Taco Spaghetti recipe. It’s a family-friendly dish that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 ounces spaghetti
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 pound ground beef, 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix, 1 cup diced onion, 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper to taste
Cheese:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream
Others:
1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Sauté onion, add ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer, then add sour cream and half of the cheeses.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked spaghetti with the beef mixture, transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For a spicier kick, opt for hot diced tomatoes or add jalapeños.
- This dish is great for prepping ahead and baking when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
