Description
Cheesy Taco Spaghetti is a delicious twist on traditional spaghetti, combining the flavors of tacos with pasta for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Top with the remaining cheese and cover the skillet for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with black beans or lentils.
- Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg