Taco Spaghetti

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!

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Taco Spaghetti

A delicious twist on boring old tacos.

Course Main

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 295kcal

Author Julia Gibson @ Mini Van Dreams

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

• Brown ground beef (or turkey) with onion in medium skillet over medium-high heat, breaking meat apart with spoon.
• Meanwhile, prepare spaghetti per package directions, omitting salt.
• Drain any grease from ground beef mixture; add taco seasonings and water as per package instructions.
• When spaghetti is al dente, drain and return to pot.
• Combine beef mixture, undrained tomatoes, undrained chiles, crushed tomatoes, garlic salt and pepper together. Stir well.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
• Serve topped with shredded cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg