Description
This Taco Spaghetti is a quick dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, tender spaghetti, creamy cheese, and bold taco flavor in every bite. It is one of my favorite easy dinner recipes for busy nights because it comes together fast, tastes incredibly comforting, and fits right into your collection of dinner ideas, easy recipe favorites, and family-friendly food ideas.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes, 10 ounces
1 can tomato sauce, 15 ounces
1 cup beef broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts smoothly into the sauce.
6. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet and mix until fully coated.
7. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, then top with the remaining 1/2 cup and let it melt.
8. Finish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcook the spaghetti before adding it to the sauce, or it can turn too soft once everything is mixed together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
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