Description

Best Taco Spaghetti is a quick dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, tender spaghetti, diced tomatoes, and melty cheese for an easy recipe the whole family will want again. This cozy pasta skillet is one of those dinner ideas that saves busy nights, delivers bold taco flavor, and fits perfectly into your collection of easy dinner, quick dinner, comfort food, and food ideas for weeknights.

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 packet taco seasoning, 1 ounce

1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces

1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces

1 cup beef broth

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup sour cream, optional for serving

2 tablespoons sliced green onions, optional for serving

1/4 cup sliced jalapeños, optional for serving

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.

4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.

7. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Cover and let the cheese melt for 1 to 2 minutes.

8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Cook the spaghetti just to al dente so it does not get too soft after mixing with the sauce.

Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese and gives the skillet a creamier finish.

For extra taco flavor, top each serving with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, or sliced jalapeños.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 560
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 75mg