Taco Spaghetti
A fusion dish combining classic spaghetti with bold taco flavors, featuring seasoned ground beef, taco spices, and melted cheese over pasta.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream optional, for serving
- 0.25 cup diced onion optional
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives optional
- 0.25 cup chopped tomatoes optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until well coated with the taco sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately, topped with remaining cheese, sour cream, onions, olives, and tomatoes if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use hot salsa or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning.