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Creamy Taco Spaghetti

A creamy, cheesy taco‑flavored spaghetti that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning (packet)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained
  • 1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 8 ounces of spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium‑high heat, cook 1 pound ground beef, breaking it up, until no longer pink; drain any excess fat.
  3. Sprinkle the 1‑ounce taco seasoning over the beef and add 2/3 cup water; stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the seasoning is well incorporated.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste, the 10‑ounce can Rotel (undrained), the 10.75‑ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup, and the 8 ounces cubed Velveeta to the skillet; stir and cook over medium heat until the Velveeta melts and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted, then add the cooked spaghetti and the rinsed and drained 15‑ounce can black beans; toss gently to combine and heat through.
  6. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use hot taco seasoning and hot Rotel to make it spicier.
  • Drain excess fat from the cooked beef before adding seasoning.
  • Cut Velveeta into cubes to help it melt evenly.