Taco Spaghetti To Die For Recipe
Taco Spaghetti To Die For combines the flavors of tacos with a comforting spaghetti dish, creating a meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings for both Mexican and Italian cuisine.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Dish:
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or turkey, plant-based crumbles
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.)
Garnish:
- Cilantro for garnish, optional
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, tomato paste, and softened cream cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the cream cheese has melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the skillet from heat and toss the cooked spaghetti and shredded cheese with the beef mixture until fully coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve the Taco Spaghetti hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Taco Spaghetti, Mexican-Italian Fusion, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe