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A plate full of taco spaghetti.

Taco Spaghetti

This one pot creamy taco spaghetti is a quick simple meal that's perfect for a fast family dinner.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Keyword creamy taco spaghetti, one pot taco spaghetti

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