Description
A delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of tacos with spaghetti, this Taco Spaghetti recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With a perfect blend of spices, beef, beans, and cheese, it’s a comforting and flavorful dish that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Taco Meat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade)
Sauce:
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Taco Meat: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the corn and black beans, stirring to combine. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and mix until well coated with the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese at the end.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, making it great for meal prep.
- Adjust spice level with mild or hot diced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
