Description
This Taco Spaghetti Casserole combines the flavors of tacos with a comforting pasta bake. It’s a cheesy, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti Casserole:
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook beef and onion: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add seasoning: Add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix ingredients: Combine beef mixture with spaghetti, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Pour mixture into baking dish, top with remaining cheese, bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro or jalapeños before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, use hot taco seasoning or pepper jack cheese.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated—just add 10 extra minutes to the bake time if chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
