Name: Taco Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 onion (diced); 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 packet taco seasoning; 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 3 ounces cream cheese (softened); 12 ounces spaghetti noodles (cook and drained); 1 ½ cups Colby Jack cheese (shredded); Cilantro (for garnish)

When I can’t decide between taco night and pasta night, this Taco Spaghetti is my delicious solution!

It’s the perfect mashup of two of my favorite comfort foods – all the cheesy goodness of spaghetti with the bold flavors of a classic taco.

Ready to take your taste buds on a Taco Spaghetti adventure? Let’s get cooking!

Taco Spaghetti

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Spice up your dinner routine with this Taco Spaghetti – it’s a tasty mashup of two comfort food favorites! 🍝

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 onion (diced)
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
12 ounces spaghetti noodles (cook and drained)
1 ½ cups Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
Cilantro (for garnish)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 640Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 902mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 44g

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:
Start by cooking the pasta according to the package directions. Once it’s done, drain it and set it aside.

2. Sauté the Onions and Garlic:
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they’re tender and translucent. Then, toss in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. Cook the Ground Beef:
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until it’s no longer pink. If there’s excess fat, drain it off.

ground beef and onion in the black skillet

4. Mix in the Flavor:
Stir in the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and softened cream cheese. Cook everything together until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is well combined.

ground beef, rotel tomatoes, softened cheese and vegetables in a skillet

5. Combine and Melt:
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, along with the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything together and heat through until the cheese is melted and gooey.

taco spaghetti in a skillet, on the stove

6. Garnish and Serve:
Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor. Serve it up and enjoy this cheesy, flavorful pasta dish!

This dish is a delicious twist on classic spaghetti, with all the flavors of your favorite taco – perfect for a fun and easy dinner!