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Taco Spaghetti

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A flavorful and easy taco-inspired spaghetti dish combining seasoned ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (224g)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (450g)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (187g)
  • 1 (1-ounce/28g) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (10-ounce/284g) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (114g)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain the pasta well.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomatoes, and ½ cup reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti and cheese, stirring together until the cheese melts.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and your favorite toppings, like diced tomatoes, sour cream, and more cheese.

Notes

Shredding your own cheese from a block melts better since it doesn’t have the starchy coating like pre-shredded cheese. Salt your pasta water to season the noodles properly. Do not rinse your pasta after cooking to help the sauce cling better.

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