A fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Mexican flavors, featuring ground beef, taco seasoning, and melted cheese for a family-friendly weeknight meal.

american

tex-mex

Nutrition

Provides high protein from ground beef and cheese while being moderate in carbohydrates from pasta and higher in sodium due to processed cheese and taco seasoning.

Calories	713 kcal
Energy	2983 kJ
Protein	46 g
Total Fat	34 g
Saturated Fat	16 g
Trans Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	11 g
Cholesterol	121 mg
Carbohydrate	55 g
Sugars	7 g
Dietary Fibre	4 g
Sodium	1050 mg

*per serving

HalalNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish FreeHigh Protein

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Taco Spaghetti

Delish (Maria Do)

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Name: Taco Spaghetti — Tasty Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean); 1 small Yellow Onion (finely chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped); 4 cup Water; 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz, preferably Rotel); 1 - 2 ounce packet Taco Seasoning (1 oz packet or homemade equivalent); 8 ounce Spaghetti; 4 ounce Velveeta Cheese (cut or torn into pieces, or use American cheese as alternative); 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded); 0.5 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped, plus more for serving); Sour Cream (or Mexican crema, for serving, optional)

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Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef 93% lean

1 small Yellow Onion finely chopped

4 cloves Garlic finely chopped

4 cup Water

1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, preferably Rotel

1 - 2 ounce packet Taco Seasoning 1 oz packet or homemade equivalent

8 ounce Spaghetti

4 ounce Velveeta Cheese cut or torn into pieces, or use American cheese as alternative

1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded

0.5 cup Cilantro fresh, chopped, plus more for serving

Sour Cream or Mexican crema, for serving, optional

Equipment

Large pot

Wooden spoon

Knife

Cutting board

Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, then cover and bring to a boil.

Break spaghetti in half lengthwise and add to sauce. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta, cheddar, and cilantro until cheese is melted. Serve topped with more cilantro and sour cream, if using.