Taco Spaghetti One Pot Dinner (Printer-Friendly)
Savory taco flavors blend with spaghetti for cheesy comfort in a kid-friendly one-pot meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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12 ounces dry spaghetti noodles, uncooked
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1 can (10 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cups water
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1 1/2 cups shredded taco blend cheese
→ Garnishes
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Fresh tomato, chopped, for garnish
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Green onion, sliced, for garnish
# Steps to Make This:
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Warm olive oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies and taco seasoning; mix to combine thoroughly.
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Add tomato paste to the beef mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
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Pour in the water and bring mixture to a boil.
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Break the dry spaghetti noodles in half and add to the skillet, ensuring pasta is submerged.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened.
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Carefully pour off any excess liquid as needed.
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Sprinkle taco blend cheese over the mixture, cover, and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Top with chopped fresh tomato and sliced green onion before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For extra flavor, substitute half of the water with low-sodium chicken broth. Adjust spice level by adding sliced jalapeño or hot sauce during cooking if desired.