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Spaghetti Tacos

A playful, family-friendly mashup of spaghetti and tacos that's quick to make and easy to serve.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 15 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 7 ounces spaghetti noodles broken in half and cooked according to package directions
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ounce mild taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce your favorite brand
  • 7.1 ounces stuffed hard taco shells about 15 count
  • 1 Roma tomato diced (optional garnish)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • 5–6 quart saucepan
  • Colander
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a 5–6 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes; drain any excess grease.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef, pour in ½ cup water, stir to combine, then reduce heat to medium and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups spaghetti sauce until heated through; remove from heat.
  6. Arrange the stuffed hard taco shells evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake 5–6 minutes to warm; remove and set aside.
  7. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the meat sauce and use tongs to toss until the noodles are fully coated.
  8. Spoon about ⅔ to ¾ full (roughly ⅓ to ½ cup) of the spaghetti mixture into each taco shell, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and diced Roma tomato if using; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Optional garnishes: diced Roma tomato and grated Parmesan.
  • Break spaghetti before cooking so it fits in the shells better.
  • Drain cooked beef to reduce excess grease.