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.

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.

Ingredients

- 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

Steps

- 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.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the beef. Add undrained diced tomatoes, water, and spaghetti to the skillet.
- 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.
- Remove lid and cook for 1 minute more to reduce remaining liquid.
- Turn off heat, sprinkle cheese over top, and cover for 2-5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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