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One Pot Taco Spaghetti

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One-pot taco spaghetti is an easy Mexican-inspired recipe that will get dinner on the table in 30 minutes! The pasta, beef, and sauce all cook in ONE pot!

 

If you’re a parent, you know that spaghetti is something you can almost always get your kids to eat.

Another likely favorite with your kids is taco night.

Why not combine the two to create Taco Spaghetti?

One-Pot Taco Spaghetti

You’ve got the slurpy fun of spaghetti with the great flavor of tacos.

And, this isn’t something that only the kids will love. Adults are going to love this flavorful pasta dish as well.

Taco spaghetti topped with tomatoes and cilantro

Plus, with the beef, sauce, and pasta all cooking in the same pot, you will only have one pot to clean after dinner. Now that’s what I call a mom hack!

Looking for more one-pot dinner ideas? Check out this delicious One-Pot Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta.

Ingredients

The first step in preparing this easy one-pot meal is gathering all of your ingredients.

You will need: olive oil, ground beef, taco seasoning, Ro*Tel, tomato paste, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomato, and cilantro.

How to Make Taco Spaghetti

Taco seasoning and Ro*tel being added to pot of ground beef

Begin by heating the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.

Then add the ground beef and cook through, crumbling the beef as it cooks.

Drain the beef, then return to stovetop and stir in taco seasoning, Ro*Tel, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil.

Spaghetti and cheese being added to pot

Add spaghetti, cover, and reduce heat, simmering until spaghetti is cooked through (about 10- 15 minutes). 

Remove pot from heat and stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Cover pot to allow cheese to melt.

Serve topped with diced tomato and chopped cilantro.

If you enjoy this one-pot taco pasta recipe, you will also love our cheeseburger casserole recipe.

Taco spaghetti topped with tomatoes and cilantro

One-Pot Taco Spaghetti

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

One-pot taco spaghetti is an easy Mexican-inspired recipe that will get dinner on the table in 30 minutes! The pasta, beef, and sauce all cook in ONE pot!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Ro*Tel Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small or medium tomato, diced
  • fresh cilantro, chopped, as desired

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Cook beef until cooked through, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Drain, then return to stovetop.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning, Ro*Tel, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti, cover, and reduce heat, simmering until spaghetti is cooked through (about 10- 15 minutes). 
  3. Remove pot from heat and stir in cheese. Cover for 3-5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
  4. Plate and top with tomato and cilantro before serving.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 538Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 439mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 40g

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. Accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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© Jaclyn Shimmel
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes
One-Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe Pin

This recipe was shared on The Weekend Potluck and Meal Plan Monday.

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 05/13/2019
Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes

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Comments

  1. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    05/13/2019 at 10:33 am

    I love the flavors of this pasta, and I really love that it’s a one-pot dish, too! Very creative and fun for the whole family!

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  2. Kelsey Apley says

    05/13/2019 at 10:35 am

    This recipe is exactly what I wanted! Easy, flavorful, and downright delicious. Even my picky eater gobbled it up.

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    05/13/2019 at 10:35 am

    This dish is amazing! I never would have thought of taco spaghetti but it totally works! Great idea!

    Reply
  4. Christina says

    05/13/2019 at 10:57 am

    I absolutely love that this is made in one pot! What a flavorful recipe!

    Reply
  5. Lois Christensen says

    05/13/2019 at 11:23 am

    I love one pot meals! Looks like a recipe my family is going to love.

    Reply
  6. Janie Burns says

    01/09/2021 at 2:59 pm

    We made this to “mix” it up a little. Was a big hit with my teenage boys. Will make it again. Thank You for the recipe!

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