Description
This Taco Spaghetti is a delightful blend of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. With easy prep and favorite ingredients like ground beef, salsa, and cheese, it’s perfect for a speedy dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, or 1 packet store-bought
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups (16 ounces) salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes & green chiles (such as rotel), undrained
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken in half
- 2 cups shredded mexican blend, sharp cheddar, or monterey jack cheese, divided
- fresh minced cilantro, sour cream, and/or hot pepper sauce (optional), for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart as you stir.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Drain any excess grease and add taco seasoning and oregano.
- Pour in the salsa, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer and lay broken spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce without stirring.
- Cover the pot and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and pasta is al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese and stir to combine. Top with remaining cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of taco seasoning to suit your taste preference.
For added spice, consider using a hot salsa or garnishing with jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg