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Cheesy Taco Spaghetti

Easy Cheesy Taco Spaghetti is a budget friendly main dish loaded with cheesy taco flavor perfect for busy weeknights. Sure to become a family favorite, with ground beef, Rotel, and 2 kinds of cheese, this recipe is ready in about 25 minutes.
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: 30 Minutes or Less
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheesy taco spaghetti, easy to make, Mexican spaghetti, taco pasta, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 594kcal
Author: A H

Ingredients

  • 16 oz spaghetti
  • 1 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 1-oz package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 10.5-oz can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 10-oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained
  • 1/2 cup mild taco sauce
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • serve with cilantro jalapenos, sour cream other taco toppings

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. You want it to be al dente, just like regular pasta!
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off any fat from the meat and return it to the skillet. 
  • Add taco seasoning, water, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes and taco sauce to the skillet. Heat over medium low heat until the sauce begins to simmer. 
  • Add the velveeta cheese to the sauce and stir until it’s completely melted. 
  • Add the spaghetti to the pan and mix it all together. 
  • Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and place the lid on the pan. 
  • Heat just until the shredded cheese has completely melted and then serve with your favorite taco toppings; sour cream, chopped cilantro, jalapenos, you name it!

Notes

This recipe stores wel in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g