Taco Spaghetti
Southwestern-inspired Taco Spaghetti! All your favorite taco ingredients, except for the tortillas, of course!
Taco spaghetti is a fun and creative dish that combines the flavors of tacos with the comforting texture of spaghetti. It’s an easy meal that can be prepared quickly, making it a great option for weeknight dinners. Ro*Tel adds the “spice” to this delightful recipe.
Ro*Tel is a brand of canned tomatoes and green chilies commonly used to add flavor and heat to a variety of dishes. Here are other ways to use Ro*Tel in your cooking:
1. Dips
- Cheesy Dip: Combine Ro*Tel with cream cheese and shredded cheese in a slow cooker or over low heat until melted and smooth. Serve with tortilla chips.
2. Soups and Stews
- Chili: Add a can of Ro*Tel to your chili recipe for a spicy tomato base. It adds depth and flavor.
- Tortilla Soup: Stir in a can of Ro*Tel into chicken or vegetable broth along with shredded chicken, corn, and spices for a quick tortilla soup.
3. Casseroles
- Mexican Casserole: Mix Ro*Tel with rice, black beans, corn, and your choice of protein (like ground beef or shredded chicken). Top with cheese and bake until bubbly.
4. Taco Fillings
- Tacos or Burritos: Incorporate Ro*Tel into your taco filling for extra flavor. Mix with ground beef, turkey, or veggies and seasonings.
5. Pasta Dishes
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Taco Spaghetti
Southwestern-inspired spaghetti! All your favorite taco ingredients, except for the tortillas, of course!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can Ro*Tel
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups finely shredded taco blend cheese
- 1 can sliced black olives
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium high heat add ground beef or ground turkey and cook until beef or turkey has browned, making sure to crumble the meat as it cooks; Drain excess fat.
- Transfer meat to slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and Ro*Tel, 2 cups water and taco seasoning. Mix well. Cook on LOW for 2 hours.
- On the stovetop, bring water to a boil; add spaghetti, cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through.
- Mix spaghetti with sauce, then add cheese, allowing the cheese to melt, about 30 minutes.
- Garnish with black olives, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.
- Serve with garlic bread or breadsticks.
Notes
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