One Pot Taco Spaghetti Recipe - 100KRecipes (2024)

Taco spaghetti is a fragrant, spicy, juicy dish with an amazing aroma. It is made with garlic, onion, ground beef, canned tomatoes, taco seasoning, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, and parsley.

This taco spaghetti is one of the easiest one-pot meals. It is an ideal choice for any dinner for tacos and spaghetti lovers as I am.

Honestly, I can eat spaghetti every day.

Taco spaghetti Ingredients?

This delicious taco spaghetti is so easy to prepare. You will need these ingredients:

• 1 clove garlic, minced;
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion;
• 1 lb ground beef;
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning;
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes;
• 2 cups water;
• 8 oz spaghetti, uncooked;
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese;
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.

Follow the recipe below, and make sure to read through the frequently asked questions and pro tips to bake the Best Taco Spaghetti.

How to make one-pot taco spaghetti?

1. Add 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, and 1 lb ground beef in a very large skillet. Break ground beef up into chunks with a spoon or spatula while cooking. Cook until ground beef is browned. Then, drain the excess fat.
2. Add 1 packet of taco seasoning, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 2 cups of water to the skillet. Mix to combine. Then, add 8 oz spaghetti. Be sure that spaghetti is covered with the liquid.
3. Bring it to a boil. Then, reduce heat and cook on low heat with a lid for 12-15 minutes or until spaghetti is cooked, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid. Cook for a few minutes more or until excess liquid evaporates. Then, turn off the heat.
4. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Then, cover with a lid.
5. Let the cheese melt.
6. When cheese is melted add 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

What To Serve With Taco Spaghetti?

I like this recipe so much because it is a one-pot meal. For me, it means a quick and easy incredible dish which you can eat without anything else.

But, sometimes I serve this taco spaghetti with a fresh salad like Caesar salad dressing, Tossed salad, Amish Broccoli Salad, or Waldorf Salad!

Can You Freeze Taco Spaghetti?

Sure, you can freeze this taco spaghetti. Let the taco spaghetti cool off completely.

Then, place it into an airtight container or a freeze-safe plastic bag and store it in the freezer for up to three months.

When you need a quick and tasty dinner, just remove the taco spaghetti from the freezer and heat it in the microwave.

You can also add more shredded cheese and fresh parsley to serve.

Recipe Tips;

1. If you are planning to freeze this taco spaghetti, cook it until all dense.
2. If you want, you can replace cheddar with any of your favorite cheeses
3. You can use fresh chopped cilantro instead of parsley.
4. Also, you can add some salt as per your taste.
5. You can store this tasty taco spaghetti in the refrigerator for up to three days.

IF YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE, HERE ARE A FEW MORE I THINK YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE!

• White Cheddar Chicken Pasta
• Baked Ziti Casserole
• Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN TACO SPAGHETTI?

Taco spaghetti is a high-calorie dish, but worth it. There is 497 kcal per serving. This recipe is for 4 servings.