One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground chicken or pork)
  • 1.25-ounce package taco seasoning
  • 1 10-ounce can Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 cups water

• Toppings:

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef:

   • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
   • Stir in the taco seasoning and drain any excess fat.

2. Cook the Pasta:

   • Stir in the Ro*Tel®, tomato paste, spaghetti, and 3 cups of water.
   • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
   • Cook until the pasta is tender, about 13-16 minutes.

3. Add Cheese:

   • Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
   • Cover the pot until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

4. Serve:

   • Garnish with diced Roma tomato and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Enjoy this quick and flavorful twist on spaghetti!