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Taco Spaghetti

My favorite cheesy mashup of taco night and pasta night! Taco spaghetti is a one-pot, family-friendly dinner packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Mexican American, Tex Mex
Keyword: easy taco spaghetti, mexican spaghetti, taco spagetti skillet, taco spaghetti, taco spaghetti recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion about half a large onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook 12 ounces spaghetti noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 cup diced onion to a large skillet and cook the onions over medium heat until they are tender and translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
  • Add 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain the fat if needed.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, then add 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning, 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ½ cups beef broth, and 3 ounces softened cream cheese. Stir to combine and cook until the cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked spaghetti and 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese and stir until the cheese is fully melted. Garnish with fresh chopped fresh cilantro and enjoy!

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of water or broth if needed. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4mg

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