Taco Spaghetti Recipe
Taco Spaghetti is a delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of tacos with the comfort of spaghetti, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or turkey, plant-based crumbles)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 12 oz spaghetti (cooked al dente)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.)
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add seasonings and ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, and cream cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese melts.
- Combine spaghetti and sauce: Remove from heat and toss the cooked spaghetti and shredded cheese with the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Taco Spaghetti, Spaghetti Recipe, Taco Recipe, Fusion Dinner, Mexican Pasta
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