Taco Spaghetti

Taco Spaghetti

A fun, creamy Tex-Mex twist on classic spaghetti — cheesy, hearty, and ready in 30 minutes!

 Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti noodles

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • ½ yellow onion, diced

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilis (undrained)

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

 Directions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Sauté & Brown

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Drain excess fat.

3️⃣ Make it Saucy

Return beef mixture to skillet.
Add:

  • Taco seasoning

  • Diced tomatoes with green chilis (with juice)

  • Beef broth

  • Sour cream

  • Shredded cheese

Stir well and simmer on low heat until creamy and cheese is fully melted (about 5–7 minutes).

4️⃣ Combine

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
Toss until noodles are evenly coated in the taco sauce.

5️⃣ Serve

Serve hot.
Optional toppings:

  • Fresh chopped cilantro

  • Extra shredded cheese

  • Sliced jalapeños

  • Crushed tortilla chips

Time & Nutrition

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

  • Servings: 6

  • Calories: ~685 kcal per serving

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