Description
Spicy Mexican-inspired taco spaghetti blends comfort classics with zesty southwestern flair. Hearty pasta loaded with ground beef, melted cheese, and bold seasonings promises a quick, satisfying dinner that will excite your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Pasta and Base:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Toppings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced green chiles
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, about 8-9 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Add minced garlic and diced onions to the beef, sautéing until onions become translucent.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a rich, creamy sauce with the seasoned meat.
- Gently fold in the cooked spaghetti, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavorful liquid.
- Mix in diced green chiles, distributing them evenly throughout the dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, letting it melt into the hot pasta.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still melted.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting taco seasoning or adding diced jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative.
- Enhance protein content by adding black beans or kidney beans directly into the skillet for extra nutrition.
- Create a gluten-free version by using zucchini noodles or gluten-free spaghetti instead of traditional pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg