Taco Spaghetti Skillet Dinner
This taco spaghetti skillet combines cheesy pasta, taco-seasoned beef, and bold Tex-Mex flavor into an easy one-pan weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1/4 ounce taco seasoning
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis canned
- 8 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles broken in half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 green onion diced
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a cast iron skillet, until done. (if you’re using lean meat, no need to drain fat - but if not, you will want to drain the fat)
- Add the taco seasoning, Roten, tomato sauce, and water. Stir, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the spaghetti to the mixture,give it a quick stir, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover with foil, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring about halfway through.
- Sprinkle the cheese all over the skillet, and allow to cook for just a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Chop the tomatoes and dice the green onions, then sprinkle over the casserole, and serve.
Notes
Simmer covered with a lid or foil, but stir occasionally. Covering the skillet speeds up the cooking time, while stirring prevents the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Break the Spaghetti in Half Before Adding. This helps the pasta fit into the skillet and ensures even cooking, so every strand is coated with sauce.
The flavors get even better after sitting, which makes leftovers great for lunches.
To avoid mushy pasta, cook the spaghetti just until al dente and avoid over-simmering once the noodles are added to the skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 40gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1261mgPotassium: 979mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1762IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 6mg
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Cast iron skillet
- Meat chopper
- Silicone spoon
- Aluminum foil
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
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