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One Pot Taco Spaghetti

One Pot Taco Spaghetti is an easy 30-minute dinner recipe that combines the delicious flavors of tacos and spaghetti. Easy, tasty dinner for taco night and busy weeknights. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 457kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef or chicken
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2-3 cups beef broth
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn canned, fresh, or frozen & thawed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese - cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. If the turkey is very lean, add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. When the pan is hot, brown the turkey and onion in the skillet until the turkey is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add a little bit of broth to the pan and use a spoon to loosen up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    Add taco seasoning, salsa, tomato sauce, and 2 cups broth. Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the pan, covering it with the liquid.
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the spaghetti is cooked to al dente.
    Stir occasionally to keep the spaghetti from sticking to the pan and to break up any clumps of pasta. Add more broth as necessary.
  • Stir in the beans and corn. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese.
    To serve, top with ½ cup cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve with sour cream.

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Notes

If you're using really lean ground beef or turkey, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan before heating it up. 
No lid for your skillet or stock pot? That's ok! Just cover it with aluminum foil while the pasta cooks. 
Add more broth or water as necessary to cook the pasta through and keep the sauce "saucy." 

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1904mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2071IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 4mg