It’s Taco Tuesday today but if you are tired of tacos, then check out our easy Taco Spaghetti for a fun twist. This recipe combines normal taco flavors with the spaghetti that creates an amazing flavor – no shells required. If you would like a bit more kick, add some jalapenos and a couple dashes of hot sauce. Feel free to finish the dish off with a dollop of sour cream or any other taco toppings you like!
Taco Spaghetti
A delicious twist on boring old tacos.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 295 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef OR ground turkey
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 package low sodium taco seasoning
- 2 cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 can diced green chiles undrained
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Taco toppings jalapenos, sour cream, tomatoes, etc., if desired
Instructions
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Brown ground beef (or turkey) with onion in medium skillet over medium-high heat, breaking meat apart with spoon.
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Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti per package directions, omitting salt.
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Drain any grease from ground beef mixture; add taco seasonings and water as per package instructions.
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When spaghetti is al dente, drain and return to pot.
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Combine beef mixture, undrained tomatoes, undrained chiles, crushed tomatoes, garlic salt and pepper together. Stir well.
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Cook for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
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Serve topped with shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Spaghetti
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 295
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 54mg
18%
Sodium 669mg
28%
Potassium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 22g
44%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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