Easy Taco Spaghetti
This taco spaghetti recipe is a one-pot pasta dish made with ground beef, taco seasoning, spaghetti noodles, and cheese. From start to finish, this dinner is on the table in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for fall and winter comfort meals, back-to-school dinners, or even potluck or casual gatherings!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 554kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 1 1 oz package taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 3 cups water
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened, cut into cubes)
- ½ cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onions, and taco seasoning. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the beef is browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chiles. Add spaghetti and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until pasta is nearly cooked through.
- Stir in cubed cream cheese, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes until melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional shredded cheese and fresh cilantro, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 4mg