TACO SPAGHETTI
I came up with this kid-friendly Southwestern recipe one afternoon when I was using up leftover spaghetti and ground beef. When I'm lucky enough to have extra time, I make two batches and freeze one. -Johanna Van Ness, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Break spaghetti into thirds; cook according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in beans, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese and salsa. Drain spaghetti; add to beef mixture and toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole, covered, 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 927mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
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Munyaradzi Michael Chinomona
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and my family loves it.
majo simz
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got lots of compliments.
ProTix
[email protected]This recipe was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think next time I will use less cheese.
Khemraj Magar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food that the whole family loves.
Leaf Monke
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Sumrajpoot Sumrajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of taco spaghetti, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually really good.
Kaibeh Arku
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me cook and they loved eating the taco spaghetti even more.
Zabeer Ibrahim
[email protected]I made this for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Faith Muchenje
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would definitely make it again.
M zahoor khan Noor khan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The spaghetti was overcooked and the sauce was too spicy. I won't be making this again.
Timothy Smock
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my taco spaghetti turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.
Xavier Estrada
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Bokul Ahamed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Alaric Boikanyo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My kids love it and it's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Ch Shokat
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Perry Cruiz
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spaghetti, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The taco seasoning gave the spaghetti a really nice flavor.
Limpo Swart
[email protected]This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I will use less taco seasoning.
Shazia Mazhar
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The kids especially liked the ground beef and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
TimePass
[email protected]This taco spaghetti was a hit! It was easy to make and the flavors were delicious. I especially loved the combination of the taco seasoning and the spaghetti. I will definitely be making this again.