Cheesy Taco Spaghetti
Serve up this one pan cheesy taco spaghetti for a meal soon. It is a total comfort food that is made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, Rotel mix, etc. It takes minimal effort to make this recipe, and is budget approved.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 packet taco seasoning about 1 oz
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel, undrained
- 8 oz dry spaghetti
- 3 cups water
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and the onions are softened, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the pan if necessary.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), dry spaghetti, and water directly into the skillet.
- Stir everything together and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro or extra tomatoes if desired.