4.5 from 12 votes
30 Minute Taco Spaghetti
Taco Spaghetti joins two classic family favorites, spaghetti and tacos, for an easy weeknight meal that is bound to become a winner in your home. This dish is loaded with taco seasoned beef, two types of cheese, and tomatoes for an explosion of flavor you’ll love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 739 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
- 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles, cook and drained
- 1 ½ cups Colby jack cheese shredded
- cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook 12 ounces spaghetti noodles, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skille,t add 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ onion, diced, and cook until the onions are tender and translucent. Add the minced 2 cloves garlic, and cook an additional minute.
- Add 1 ½ pounds ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain the fat if needed.
- Add 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade, 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ½ cups beef broth, and softened 3 ounces cream cheese,. Stir to combine and cook until the cream cheese is melted.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti and shredded 1 ½ cups Colby Jack cheese. Heat through until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
739kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
720mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1050IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
284mg
(28%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 739kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 284mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.