Description
A flavorful and easy one-pot Taco Spaghetti recipe combining seasoned ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and spaghetti noodles, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for a delicious Tex-Mex inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup yellow onions, diced
- ¼ cup taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with juice
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles, uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown beef: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onions and cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add seasoning and liquids: Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes including juice, uncooked spaghetti noodles, and water.
- Cook spaghetti: Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes until spaghetti is cooked through.
- Add cheese to the pasta: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta, then stir gently to distribute the melted cheese throughout.
- Top with cheese and cilantro: Add the remaining cheddar cheese on top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Add your favorite taco toppings like fresh tomatoes, black olives, or onions as garnish or mixed in.
- For extra flavor, bake in a casserole at 350°F for 10 minutes with cheese, then broil for 3-5 minutes until browned.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best flavor.
- Cook spaghetti al dente to prevent mushiness.
- Brown the beef well for deeper flavor.
- Using one pot simplifies cleanup and enhances flavor melding.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
