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20 Minute Taco Spaghetti

Posted · by The Hangry Wife

Your childhood favorites mashed into one dish…and the best part? It’s kid approved. Win win!

Creamy, cheesy, taco seasoned spaghetti that gets dinner on the table in about 20 minutes. You (and the kids) are going to want seconds.

Save this one for your next busy weeknight!

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Prep
5 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
4–6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 can Rotel
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • Spaghetti noodles, cooked
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain the excess grease.

  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.

  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and beef broth.

  4. Add the tomato sauce, Rotel, salt and pepper, and hot sauce, and bring to a simmer.

  5. Stir in the cream cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Stir in the cheddar cheese.

  6. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.

  7. Toss the spaghetti into the taco sauce until completely coated.

  8. Finish with fresh cilantro and Parmesan cheese and dig in!

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