Cheesy Taco Spaghetti
A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor! This Cheesy Taco Spaghetti combines the comfort of spaghetti with the bold tastes of taco night.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
- 1 can diced tomatoes undrained, 14.5 oz
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 8 ounces spaghetti uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the taco seasoning packet, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, and salsa to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the taco meat sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top. Cover and let stand for a few minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite taco toppings if desired (like sour cream, lettuce, or cilantro).
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add bell peppers, corn, or black beans to the taco meat mixture for extra flavor and texture.