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Taco Spaghetti (One Pot)

A simple one-pot dinner that combines taco flavors with spaghetti for a quick, family-friendly meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion and cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the spaghetti noodles to the boiling mixture, reduce heat to medium so it simmers, and cook uncovered, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 15–18 minutes.
  5. About 5 minutes before the pasta is done, stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and evenly combined.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat, garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
  • Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.