Description
Taco Spaghetti is a delicious fusion dish that combines the comforting flavors of classic Italian pasta with the bold zest of taco seasonings. This one-pot meal features tender spaghetti noodles coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce enriched with seasoned ground beef and diced tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, Taco Spaghetti is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized to suit any dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/plant-based crumbles)
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, and cream cheese; cook until well combined.
- Toss in cooked spaghetti and shredded cheese; mix until coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg