Cheesy Taco Spaghetti
Cheesy Taco Spaghetti combines seasoned ground beef with cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, Velveeta, and cheddar cheeses blended into cooked spaghetti. The mixture is baked until bubbly and topped with melted cheddar, resulting in a comforting casserole with a rich, creamy, and mildly spicy flavor. This dish offers a simple way to enjoy taco flavors integrated with pasta, making it a convenient and hearty meal option.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 ounce taco seasoning package
- 2/3 cup water
- 10.75 ounce cream of chicken soup
- 10.75 ounce Rotel tomatoes
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set the dish aside.
- Boil the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off the fat. Add the taco seasoning and water to the meat in the skillet. Bring to a light simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir the cream of chicken soup, Velveeta cheese, and Rotel into the taco meat. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the cheese melts, stirring often. Add the cooked spaghetti and stir well.
- Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbling around the edges. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 654IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 436mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.