Description
Taco Spaghetti is a delightful fusion of your favorite taco flavors and comforting spaghetti, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners. This one-pan meal combines seasoned ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and cheesy goodness in just one skillet, ensuring quick preparation and minimal cleanup. Ready in under 35 minutes, Taco Spaghetti brings excitement to the dinner table while pleasing the whole family. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night at home, this easy dinner recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup salsa (any flavor)
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the meat is browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken broth, milk, salsa, and bell pepper; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in spaghetti; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like cilantro as toppings. Customize by adding black beans or corn for extra texture. Use different cheeses such as pepper jack to enhance spiciness.