Taco Spaghetti

• February 2025 2
• January 2025 3
• May 2019 4

YIELDS: 4 - 6 serving(s)  

PREP TIME: 20 mins

TOTAL TIME: 40 mins 

Ingredients 

• 1 lb. lean ground beef 

• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

• 4 c. water 

• 1 (14.5-oz. can) diced tomatoes (or 5-6 fresh tomatoes) 

• 1 (1-oz.) packet  

• 8 oz. spaghetti 

• 4 oz. Velveeta cheese or American cheese, cut or torn into pieces 

• 1 c. (4 oz.) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 

• 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving 

• Sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving (optional) 

Instructions:

Peel and cut garlic. 

Peel and cut onions. 

Dice tomatoes. 

1. Step 1 

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook onions for 2 minutes. 

Add garlic and ground beef, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, 5 to 6 minutes.  

Add water, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, then cover and bring to a  boil. 

1. Step 2 

Break spaghetti in half lengthwise and add to sauce. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. 

1. Step 3 

Remove from heat and stir in cheese and cilantro until cheese is melted. Serve topped with more cilantro and sour cream.