Taco Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
can substitute ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium yellow onion
diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
broken into thirds
- 10.5 ounce cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounce cheddar cheese soup
- 12 ounce evaporated milk
- 10 ounce Rotel
do not drain
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- optional garnishes are your favorite taco toppings! sour cream
thinly sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, olives
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep a 9x13 casserole dish by spraying with non-stick coating, set aside.
- 2
Break spaghetti into thirds. Cook the spaghetti in a large stockpot to al dente, drain well.
- 3
While pasta cooks, brown ground beef and onions together over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain fat if necessary, add the taco seasoning mix and stir to combine.
- 4
Add the cream of chicken, cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk and Rotel tomatoes to the seasoned ground beef mixture. Simmer the sauce together on the stove for just a couple minutes, mixing it together well.
- 5
Add the cooked spaghetti and half the shredded cheese. Mix everything together well.
- 6
Spoon the cheesy spaghetti into the baking dish, top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- 7
If desired broil for 3-4 minutes to brown the top of the casserole.
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About this Recipe
Tired of the same old Taco Tuesday? This Taco Spaghetti Recipe offers a delightful twist, blending your favorite Mexican flavors with comforting pasta for a family dinner everyone will crave. It's the ultimate comfort food for a reason!
What makes this dish a standout is the incredibly creamy, cheesy sauce. A clever combination of cream of chicken and cheddar cheese soups, enriched with evaporated milk, creates a smooth texture that coats every strand of broken spaghetti. The Rotel adds a perfect zesty kick without overwhelming the dish, setting it apart from typical weeknight meals.
Prepare for a hearty, flavorful experience that brings together the familiar comfort of spaghetti with the vibrant, zesty taste of tacos. The broken spaghetti noodles perfectly mingle with the savory ground beef and a luxuriously smooth, cheesy sauce. It’s wonderfully savory, with a mild tang from the Rotel, and utterly satisfying. This is ultimate comfort food designed to be loved by kids and adults alike.
Customization & Variations
You can easily make this Taco Spaghetti your own. Swap the lean ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken to lighten it up. For those who love extra zest, a little more Rotel (undrained, of course!) can enhance the flavor.
Feel free to pile on your favorite taco garnishes! Sour cream adds a cooling tang, while thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro provide freshness. Don't forget some olives for that classic taco bar feel.
Perfect for a fun weeknight family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this Taco Spaghetti is a comforting, all-in-one meal. Serve it simply to enjoy its rich, complex flavors.