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Taco Spaghetti

If you’ve never had Taco Spaghetti, you’re in for a treat! Two of the best dishes combined to form this rich and hearty pasta dish. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced small
  • 1/2 cup Bell pepper diced small
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound Ground beef*
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chili powder preferably dark
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup Green onions sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped fine

Instructions

  • Season a large stockpot of water generously with salt and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Reserve and hold warm.
  • Meanwhile, pour olive oil into a 12-inch nonstick skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and brown until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Add spices and salt, cooking an additional 2 minutes.
  • Pour in drained Rotel tomatoes and stir together. Remove from heat. Toss with green onions and cilantro.
  • Add in cooked spaghetti along with 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and ross until everything is mixed evenly. The taco mixture should coat and cling to pasta. If it looks dry, add a little more pasta water.
  • Serve with your favorite taco bar toppings -- Shredded cheddar, chopped avocado, a dollop of sour cream, raw onions.

Notes

  • * You can substitute ground turkey for beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1869IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 5mg