Taco Spaghetti Recipe
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This one-pot + one-pan taco spaghetti recipe is not only healthy but also crazy delicious. It’s super easy to make, and the whole family will want seconds. Ask me how I know…
If you want a super easy meal that makes everyone happy, give this amazing pasta dish a try. I made it for Mini Chef and I, and to say we polished it off in one sitting is an understatement. This is one of those recipes that will definitely make it into your weekly dinner rotation because it makes everyone happy every single time you make it.
What Is Taco Spaghetti?
Taco spaghetti is like regular spaghetti, but it uses taco seasoning instead of Italian spices. This warming blend of spices tastes absolutely amazing with pasta.
Can I Use Different Meat?
If you don’t want to use ground turkey, you can also use ground chicken, ground beef, or even ground pork. Vegetarians or vegans can use TVP or crumbled, firm tofu. It will be much softer, of course, but tofu will work.
Is This Taco Spaghetti Recipe Spicy?
It’s spicy if you want it to be. There is a very mild spiciness from the chili powder, but nothing that would bother kids if that’s who you are serving. If you want it to be spicier, feel free to add jalapenos or cayenne pepper to taste.
How To Make Your Own Rotel
For every one can of Rotel called for in any recipe, use a single, 10 oz. can of crushed or diced tomatoes and a 4 oz. can of diced green chilies. It will give you 14 ounces of Rotel instead of 10, obviously, but it works. You can always hold a little back after mixing them if you want to be exact.
What Can I Serve With Taco Spaghetti?
When it comes to toppings and side dishes, treat this dish like you would treat tacos. Try any of the following:
- Mixed green salad
- Guacamole and tortilla chips
- Refried beans
- Mexican street corn (elote)
- Salsa and chips
- Fruit salad
- Quesadillas
- Sour cream and chopped cilantro
- Sliced black olives
- Grated cheese such as cheddar or Mexican blend cheese. Even queso fresco will work well here.
- Salsa
About The Ingredients
Ground turkey – Or beef, or chicken, or pork.
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Rotel – No sugar added, or see notes above.
Tomato sauce – No sugar added.
Diced green chilies – No sugar added.
Uncooked spaghetti – Cooked to package directions
Chopped fresh cilantro – Optional for garnish.
How To Make Taco Spaghetti
Cook the pasta to package directions in salted water.
Gather and measure all your ingredients.
In a large skillet, warm the oil.
Brown the ground turkey over medium heat until it’s no longer pink.
Add the spices to the meat and continue to cook and stir.
Once the meat is nearly cooked, add the Rotel, tomato sauce, and diced green chilies (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it to coat it in the sauce.
Serve your taco spaghetti topped with any toppings you’d like.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to three days.
Freezing
You can freeze the sauce, but I recommend freezing it without the pasta in it. The sauce will freeze well for up to four months.
Reheating
Reheat this in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Add a little water or broth to the pot to prevent it from drying out during reheating, if needed.
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Taco Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 10 oz. can Rotel (no sugar added)
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce (no sugar added)
- 4 oz. can diced green chilies
- ½ lb. uncooked spaghetti
- 1 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to package directions in salted water.
- Gather and measure all your ingredients.
- In a large skillet, warm the oil.
- Brown the ground turkey over medium heat until it's no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add the spices to the meat and continue to cook and stir.
- Once the meat is nearly cooked, add the Rotel, tomato sauce, and diced green chilies (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it to coat it in the sauce.
- Serve your taco spaghetti topped with any toppings you'd like.
Notes
Nutrition
