Taco Spaghetti


Tacos and spaghetti - two favorites combined into one one-pot dish.  This dish reheats really well so it makes a great meal prep dish.  I like to use Barilla Plus Protein spaghetti for added plant based protein. Chose your heat level and serve with green salad or vegetable.  

Yield: 6
Author: Mary

Taco Spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground beef  (93% lean)
  • 1⁄4 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1 packet taco seasoning  (low sodium)
  • 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 8 oz. spaghetti  (uncooked and broken in half)
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 oz. shredded mexican cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat  oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef and onion in skillet until meat is no longer pink and onions are soft and translucent.
  2. Add taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes (including juice), spaghetti, and water.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, stir well, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese into the pan and stir.