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Taco Spaghetti

Taco Spaghetti combines two beloved comfort foods into one unforgettable dish that feels like a fiesta on your plate. This fusion of seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and bold Mexican flavors takes just 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 packet 1.25 ounces taco seasoning
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Can opener
  • Serving spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add your diced onion, cooking for about 2 minutes until it softens slightly.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it apart with your spoon as it browns, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Add minced garlic to the cooked beef and stir for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
  5. Sprinkle the taco seasoning packet over the meat and add 1/2 cup water, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
  6. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with green chiles and the tomato sauce, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  7. Add the beef broth and stir everything together, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  8. While your sauce simmers, fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  9. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until just al dente.
  10. When the spaghetti is done, drain it in a colander but do not rinse it.
  11. Add the drained spaghetti directly to your skillet with the meat sauce, stirring gently to coat all the noodles.
  12. Let everything cook together for 2 to 3 minutes so the pasta absorbs the flavors.
  13. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  14. Transfer to a serving dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and crumbled tortilla chips.

Notes

Serve as a complete meal or pair with sides like Mexican street corn or a simple green salad.