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Taco Spaghetti


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, cheesy, one-pot Taco Spaghetti dish with bold Mexican flavors and tender spaghetti. The perfect easy dinner!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning
  • 8 oz. spaghetti
  • 4 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  • Cook the beef – In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic.
  • Simmer the sauce – Add water, Rotel tomatoes, and taco seasoning; bring to a boil.
  • Cook the spaghetti – Break it in half and stir it into the sauce; simmer until tender.
  • Melt the cheese – Stir in Velveeta and cheddar until fully melted.
  • Garnish and serve – Add fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg