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    Home » Main Dish » Taco Spaghetti

    Taco Spaghetti

    Published: Oct 12, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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     My new favorite way to make spaghetti, Taco Spaghetti! A Spaghetti casserole filled with those flavors you love from tacos. Taco seasoning, tomatoes, onions, all mixed in with noodles and Mexican Cheese this easy dinner recipe is going to be something you want on your menu plan soon!

    Taco Spaghetti on stacked white plates with sour cream on top

    Spaghetti is a staple in my house. This easy Taco Spaghetti has only a few simple ingredients, but has a big taste that you are going to love!

    This recipe is a great alternative to normal Spaghetti. You all know I love tacos, and adding the flavors of tacos to a spaghetti casserole like this is a nice change from regular spaghetti dinner.

    How to make Taco Spaghetti:

    First cook your ground beef and spaghetti. Once the beef and spaghetti are done mix all remaining ingredients together except the cheese and then add to a casserole baking dish. Top with the shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted.

    Ingredients:

    • Ground Beef
    • Spaghetti
    • Olive Oil
    • White Onion (diced)
    • Garlic (minced)
    • Taco Seasoning
    • Rotel
    • Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
    • Cilantro (chopped)

    Directions:

    Step One - Heat oil in a skillet then add diced onion and minced garlic. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes then add ground beef. Season with taco seasoning and cook ground beef until browned.

    taco spaghetti mixed and added to casserole dish before baking

    Step Two - In a separate pot cook spaghetti according to the package directions. When fully cooked drain and return to the pot.

    Step Three - Add seasoned ground beef and Rotel to spaghetti and mix together well.

    topping taco spaghetti casserole with cheese before baking

    Step Four - Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

    Step Five - Add spaghetti to a casserole dish. Top with cheese and place in the oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with cilantro and serve!

    after baking top taco spaghetti with chopped cilantro

    Step Six - Once baked top with cilantro and serve!

    close up of taco spaghetti served out of casserole dish

    Top this with more taco toppings!

    I love to serve this with all the fixings that I would use in tacos. Top with sour cream, salsa, more cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos or guacamole and enjoy.

    I love this with just sour cream, but my family loves to add these other items.

    taco spaghetti twirled on fork

    Make this a one pot meal!

    You all know I love easy meals with easy clean up. So this recipe can be made all in one pot. Here is how you can do that.

    1. Cook your spaghetti in the pot first. Once it is done drain it and set aside
    2. In the same pot cook your ground beef. Once that is done add all remaining ingredients except the cheese and cook for about 5-10 minutes until everything is hot.
    3. Add in the cheese and mix up, or just leave it on the top. Once it's melted serve it up!

    taco spaghetti on white plate topped with sour cream

     

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    Taco Spaghetti

    Taco Spaghetti

    Jennie Duncan
    My new favorite way to make spaghetti, Taco Spaghetti! A Spaghetti casserole filled with those flavors you love from tacos. Taco seasoning, tomatoes, onions, all mixed in with noodles and Mexican Cheese this easy dinner recipe is going to be something you want on your menu plan soon!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 335 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1//2 cup White onion (diced)
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
    • 1 pound Ground beef
    • 1 oz Taco seasoning
    • 20 oz Rotel (2 cans total)
    • 10 oz Spaghetti
    • 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
    • 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a skillet then add diced onion and minced garlic. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes then add ground beef. Season with taco seasoning and cook ground beef until browned.
    • In a separate pot cook spaghetti according to the package directions. When fully cooked drain and return to the pot. Add seasoned ground beef and Rotel to spaghetti and mix together well.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add spaghetti to a casserole dish. Top with cheese and place in the oven for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with cilantro and serve!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 335kcal
    Keyword Taco Spaghetti, Taco Spaghetti Casserole
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Lynn O’Brien

      January 14, 2022 at 12:02 am

      This is a great recipe, but did add extra
      Lb. of Italian sausage and a can of Cuban black beans from Trader Joe’s. Used 16 % of spaghetti noodles. Husband loved it.

      Reply
    2. Larry Barkowsky

      March 18, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Made this tonight. Very good and easy!

      Reply
    3. Sara

      July 01, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Delicious! Added a can of cheddar cheese soup to the spaghetti mixture. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 07, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        Oh, that sounds great! I will need to try that soon!

        Reply
    4. Judy Copeland

      April 10, 2020 at 7:15 am

      Oh my goodness, this puts a whole new spin on spaghetti. My family loved it.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        April 16, 2020 at 3:07 pm

        Sp glad you all liked it!

        Reply
    5. Carole

      June 02, 2019 at 7:13 pm

      I made it with ground turkey. It is absolutly devine.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        June 02, 2019 at 7:30 pm

        So glad to hear that!!

        Reply
    6. Pam Phillips

      January 20, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      I have made this twice. Once with lean ground beef and once with shredded cooked chicken. Love it both ways. Your recipe is wonderful and make enough for company. Keep the great eassy recipes coming.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        January 20, 2019 at 5:22 pm

        So happy to hear that Pam! We love this one and I actually made it with chicken the other day also, it's so good!

        Reply
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    8. T

      October 10, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      Our new favorite meal! So easy to prepare!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        October 11, 2018 at 2:06 pm

        Sp happy to heat that!

        Reply
    9. Mary

      September 27, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      I haven't tried this yet but what is the nutritional value of this meal.
      Looks yummy!!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 27, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        Hi Mary, I don't have the nutritional value on this recipe but you can copy and past to this site and it will give it to you! https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076

        Reply
    10. Amy

      September 12, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Do you drain the Rotel?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 12, 2018 at 3:56 pm

        Hi Amy! I did slightly drain the Rotel for this recipe. It really depends on how much juice or how wet you want your pasta. I hope you enjoy the recipe!!

        Reply
    11. Sheryl

      September 02, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      I haven't seen Rotel in Canada where I live, I assume it's tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 02, 2018 at 6:12 pm

        Yes Sheryl, it's canned diced tomatoes and green chilies.

        Reply
    12. Becky Riley

      August 27, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      My husband loved yTaco Spaghetti. He thinks it is better than regular spaghetti I have cooked for 20 years.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        August 30, 2018 at 10:44 am

        Yah!! So glad to hear that he liked it! =)

        Reply
    13. Theresa

      August 17, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      I've tried a few of your recipes and they were
      Allsome .my son enjoyed them the next one I'm going to try is your taco spaghetti thank you for all the recipes DELICIOUS

      Reply
      • Jennie

        August 17, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Thank you Theresa!! So glad that you all enjoy them =)

        Reply
    14. Jolene

      May 31, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      I would like to thnkx for the efforts you have put in writing this site. I love all the recipe and we can't wait to try more.

      Reply
    15. Becky Schaefer

      May 06, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      I love this recipe! It is so good!
      We are having it again tonight!
      Thank you so much!
      Becky Schaefer

      Reply
      • Jennie

        May 07, 2018 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks Becky!! So glad you enjoy it and really appreciate the review! =)

        Reply
    16. M

      April 30, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      Made this for supper tonight. My family loved it. A keeper for us. Thanks

      Reply
      • Jennie

        April 30, 2018 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks so much for the review!! So happy that y'all loved it!

        Reply
    17. Tess

      April 16, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      I wasn't sure about this at first but we all LOVED it!! Going to be making it again.

      Reply
    18. Martha

      November 21, 2017 at 10:16 pm

      Made it and loved it

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 22, 2017 at 8:44 am

        Yah! SO glad you loved it Martha!

        Reply
    19. Carolyn Thompson

      October 22, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      I made the Taco Spaghetti and my family went nuts over it. They are picky picky eaters but loved this.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        October 22, 2017 at 5:14 pm

        Yahh!! So happy to hear that. We love it here also!

        Reply

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