One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food mash-up that’s about to rock your weeknight dinner routine! This One Pot Taco Spaghetti combines everything you love about tacos with the cozy satisfaction of pasta, creating a dish that’s pure genius in its simplicity.

One Pot Taco Spaghetti

The magic happens when classic taco seasonings meld with tender spaghetti, all simmering together in a single pot (yes, really!). As the pasta cooks, it soaks up all those amazing Mexican-inspired flavors, creating something that’s way more exciting than your standard spaghetti dinner.

One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Ingredients

One Pot Taco Spaghetti
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onions
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (1-oz) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Steps

One Pot Taco Spaghetti
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, and ground beef. Cook until beef is completely browned (about 7-8 minutes), breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the beef. Add undrained diced tomatoes, water, and spaghetti to the skillet.
  3. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil. Gently push spaghetti under liquid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove lid and cook for 1 minute more to reduce remaining liquid.
  5. Turn off heat, sprinkle cheese over top, and cover for 2-5 minutes until melted.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
One Pot Taco Spaghetti

Smart Swaps

  • Use whole wheat spaghetti for extra fiber
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey to reduce fat
  • Try Mexican cheese blend instead of cheddar for more authentic flavor

Make It Diabetes-Friendly

  • Use Palmini noodles (hearts of palm pasta) to reduce carbs by 30g per serving
  • Choose low-sodium taco seasoning with no added sugars
  • Portion into 1-cup servings (25g net carbs per serving)
  • Serve with a side of roasted vegetables to slow glucose absorption

Pro Tips

  • Toast spaghetti in dry skillet before cooking for nuttier flavor
  • Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency
  • Let dish rest 5 minutes before serving to thicken sauce perfectly

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