Taco Spaghetti – Closet Cooking

Taco Spaghetti

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

A quick and easy spaghetti dinner with a tasty taco beef sauce!

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ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti (gluten-free or gluten-free)
• 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can of diced green chilies
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free) (optional)
• 1 cup cheese (cheddar and/or monterey jack, mozzarella, etc.), shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
2. Cook the beef and onion in a large pan over medium-high heat, before optionally draining off any grease.*
3. Add the garlic and taco seasoning, mix, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat, add the cheese, mix, and let it melt into the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before mixing in the cooked and drained pasta and cilantro and enjoy!

Note: *When using a fattier ground beef I cook the beef first, drain the grease, and then add the onions to cook. When using leaner beef I cook the onions with the beef to save time.
Option: Add 1 diced jalapeno along with the onion.
Option: Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste with the garlic.
Option: Add 1 (14.5 ounce can) black beans, rinsed and drained.
Option: Add 4 ounces sour cream, or cream cheese, or heavy/whipping cream, along with the cheese, for a creamy version!
Option: Serve garnished with your favourite taco toppings!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 598, Fat 34g (Saturated 15g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 113mg, Sodium 1028mg, Carbs 56g (Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g), Protein 37g

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