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Mexican Spaghetti

A red sauce made with ground taco meat and enchilada sauce and a Colby Jack cheese sauce combine in this Mexican Spaghetti recipe. It's a unique blend of flavors the entire family is sure to love!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 900 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Meat Sauce:
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can enchilada sauce
Creamy Cheese Sauce:
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounces Spaghetti cooked according to package instructions
Topping/garnish:
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese for topping
  • fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
  2. Add the green bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Season the beef with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and enchilada sauce. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the meat sauce aside.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  8. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly for about 1 minute to form a roux.
  9. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, making sure the mixture is smooth. Cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  10. Stir in the shredded Colby Jack cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Combine the cooked spaghetti with the cheese sauce in a large bowl or the sauce pan and toss until coated evenly.
  12. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread the creamy spaghetti mixture evenly into the dish.
  13. Spoon the meat sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.
  14. Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the meat sauce.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 900kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 1637mg (68%) Potassium 677mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1660IU (33%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 671mg (67%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 900

% Daily Value*

Calories 900kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 1637mg 68%
Potassium 677mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1660IU 33%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 671mg 67%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.