Description
Hearty One-Pot Taco Spaghetti blends Mexican and Italian cuisine into a flavor-packed comfort meal. Ground beef, pasta, and zesty spices create a quick, satisfying dinner that promises to become a family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- ½ cup (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (56 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) uncooked spaghetti
- ½ cup (75 grams) yellow onion, diced
- 10 ounces (283 grams) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4.5 tablespoons (67.5 milliliters) taco seasoning
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm olive oil (or 30 milliliters) in a large stockpot over medium-high temperature, then sauté ground beef and diced onions until meat browns and onions become translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste (or 15 milliliters) and diced tomatoes (or 280 grams), ensuring ingredients are thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
- Fragment spaghetti noodles (or 225 grams) into smaller segments, then submerge in the pot with water (or 710 milliliters), creating a uniform liquid base that covers most pasta pieces.
- Elevate mixture to boiling point, then reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Remove pot from heat source and gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese (½ cup or 60 grams) and shredded mozzarella cheese (½ cup or 60 grams), allowing residual warmth to melt cheese smoothly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped Roma tomatoes and cilantro leaves, creating a vibrant visual and flavor contrast to the rich, cheesy pasta base.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering additional toppings for personalized taste preferences.
Notes
- Unlock a flavor explosion by transforming classic taco ingredients into a comforting one-pot pasta marvel.
- Swap traditional taco shells for spaghetti, creating a unique fusion that combines Mexican-inspired spices with Italian pasta techniques.
- Cheese melts seamlessly into the beef and tomato base, forming a creamy sauce that coats every single pasta strand with deliciousness.
- Minimal cleanup required since everything cooks in a single pot, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes add bright, zesty notes that cut through the rich, meaty sauce, elevating the entire dish with a pop of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 622mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 72mg