One Pot Taco Spaghetti

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Enjoy one pot spaghetti with Mexican flavors in this easy taco spaghetti recipe. A quick and easy one pot pasta dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Mexican spaghetti, one pot taco spaghetti, taco spaghetti

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 805kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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skillet with lid
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Wooden Spoon
Knives
Cutting Board

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
¼ cup taco seasoning 1 (1 ounce) packet of taco seasoning is equiviliant to ¼ cup
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ( 4.5) ounce can, diced green chilies
1 (14.5) ounce can, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
2 cups beef broth
2 cups water
12 ounces dry spaghetti
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
salt, to taste optional
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
chopped cilantro or parsley, optional garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat add ground beef and onion and saute until meat is browned thru and no longer pink and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain off and discard excess grease from the pan.
To the meat mixture stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and black pepper and let flavors blend by stirring occasionally for about 10 -15 seconds.
Mix in green chilies, fire-roasted tomatoes, beef broth, and water to the meat mixture. Then add the spaghetti and tomato paste. Stir to combine ingred
Then add the spaghetti and tomato paste. Stir to combine ingredients. Raise the heat to medium - high and let the ingredients come to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover pot with lid, and let the ingredients simmer, stirring occasionally until the pasta is cooked through and meat is tender, around 20-25 minutes.
Taste for seasoning, if needed add salt.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the spaghetti. Serve in bowls with additional cheddar cheese and sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro, optional.

Notes

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Storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reheat - To reheat, add a few tablespoons of water or broth to the spaghetti and warm over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed throughout.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes

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