Mexicali Spaghetti Bake is a fun and fiery dish with south of the border flavors. A bed of juicy ground beef seasoned to perfection, with layers of corn tortillas, cheese, and a velvety tomato sauce, it's sure to become a favorite. You will be tempted to just dive into this dish as soon as it comes out of the oven, but you will need to let it cool for a few minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICALI PASTA SALAD
Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.
Provided by FoodLady
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 651.4 mg, Sugar 3 g
BAKED SPAGHETTI
A comforting baked spaghetti casserole with plenty of melted cheese is the perfect dish for potlucks, family gatherings, or a week-night dinner.
Provided by CALLIKO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef and onion until meat is browned and onions are soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt.
- Whisk eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter in a large bowl. Mix in spaghetti to egg mixture and toss to coat. Place half the spaghetti mixture into baking dish. Top with half the cottage cheese, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1250.5 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
MEXICALI CASSEROLE
If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor. -Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TACO SPAGHETTI BAKE
This easy, family friendly casserole, dotted with melty pockets of cheese, proves that tacos and spaghetti are a match made in heaven.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, chiles and cumin; stir until well blended. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the spaghetti; stir well to blend. Pour mixture into baking dish. Scatter cheese cubes throughout casserole, and push gently into pasta mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MEXICALI SPAGHETTI BAKE
I love how the Worcestershire sauce gives a unique kick to this spaghetti. Try this when you get tired of ordinary spaghetti!
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- While making sauce, cook spaghetti or noodles.
- Drain well.
- Brown beef until partly done.
- Add onion, pepper and garlic.
- When beef is brown, add spagetti, tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, chili powder, worcestershire sauce and olives.
- Bake 1 hr covered at 325°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 625.6, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 22.1
MEXICALI BAKE
This savory casserole of ground beef, kidney beans, taco sauce and green chilies is covered with a cheesy rice polenta then baked for a hearty meal.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 46m
Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown meat with onion in large skillet; drain. Stir in beans, taco sauce, green chilies, chili powder, salt and oregano. Spoon into 2-quart shallow baking dish; set aside.
- Bring milk just to boil in medium saucepan. Gradually add cereal, stirring constantly. Cook on medium heat 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Add cheese; stir until melted. Spread over meat mixture in baking dish.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 28 g
SPAGHETTI MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bolognese sauce, water, fresh egg pasta, grated cheddar cheese, fresh basil, lean ground beef, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
- Mix all of the meatball ingredients together into a large bowl, then form into 14 golfball-sized balls.
- Combine the full jar of sauce and half a jar of water together in a large bowl.
- Stir in the spaghetti until it's fully coated in the sauce.
- Spread the coated spaghetti into a casserole dish then top with the meatballs.
- Cover and bake in the centre of the oven for 18-20 minutes.
- Sprinkle over the cheese and grill/broil for a further 5-7 minutes uncovered, until the cheese is melted and stringy and the top of the meatballs are brown.
- Sprinkle over the basil and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 2 grams
MEXICAN SPAGHETTI
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. , Break spaghetti into thirds; stir into sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and sauce is desired consistency Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
SUPER SPEEDY SPAGHETTI BAKE
Pasta bake can take an age to make - not so this one. I use quick cook pasta and because the pasta's hot when it goes into the oven. It only takes 15 minutes to develop a crispy golden top.
Provided by Lene8655
Categories Spaghetti
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling salted water.
- Drain well and return to the pan.
- Add the mascarpone and Dijon mustard, stirring until the mascarpone melts around the pasta.
- Stir in the cheddar, sun dried tomatoes and chives and season.
- Turn into an ovenproof dish and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality pasta will make all the difference.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the dish.
- Season the dish well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and other herbs and spices to create a flavorful dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many ways to make Mexicali Spaghetti Bake. Try adding different vegetables, cheeses, or meats to create your own unique dish.
- Serve Mexicali Spaghetti Bake with a side of sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Conclusion:
Mexicali Spaghetti Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With its combination of pasta, cheese, vegetables, and meat, Mexicali Spaghetti Bake is sure to please everyone at the table.
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