Best 16 Mexican Spaghetti Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican Spaghetti, a vibrant fusion of traditional Italian spaghetti with the bold and zesty essence of Mexican cuisine. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the best of both worlds, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with this unique pasta creation, where the tangy and spicy notes of Mexican spices dance harmoniously with the comforting embrace of spaghetti. Discover a collection of Mexican Spaghetti recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences, ranging from classic to contemporary. Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure as we explore the various renditions of this delectable dish, each offering a unique twist on the timeless spaghetti experience.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

FIDEO (MEXICAN SPAGHETTI)



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A very unusual but very delicious pasta dish. My Mexican grandfather used to make it and I make it in memory of him. For you, Pepe! Hope you all like it too! Goce! (Enjoy!)

Provided by JENNY P.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti noodles, broken in half
5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
½ tablespoon ground cumin
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in the oil until nicely browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet, and add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil, and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the chicken breasts, and return them to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Check towards the end, and add more water if necessary.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 212.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MEXICAN-INSPIRED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash image

A delicious Mexican twist for your spaghetti squash! If you want more protein, add some chicken fajita meat or taco meat.

Provided by homechef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 spaghetti squash
½ teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
nonstick cooking spray
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, diced, or more to taste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Cut squash in 1/2 lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Add a few drops of oil to each 1/2 and spread using a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Remove cooked squash from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Remove strands from squash using a fork or spoon and place them into a large bowl. Add black beans, sauteed veggies, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Mexican cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes, avocado, and olives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 520.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



Mexican Spaghetti image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. , Break spaghetti into thirds; stir into sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and sauce is desired consistency Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



Easy Mexican Chicken Spaghetti image

This dish is an easy meal that my Mom used to make when we were little. It is so easy and it is delicious!

Provided by KLSTEVE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces, or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cream of mushroom soup and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers into chicken mixture. Mix spaghetti into chicken mixture and top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and slightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.7 calories, Carbohydrate 95.1 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 953.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR FRY



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This recipe is great because it is so versatile. You can use up those veggies that are on their last leg or really make it fancy for a special occasion too! Kid-friendly, fast, and easy. Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.

Provided by Emily

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place spaghetti squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender and easily shreds when punctured with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Carefully shred flesh with a fork until it resembles spaghetti.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ground turkey to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes into ground turkey mixture; cook until heated through and flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon spaghetti squash onto each plate; top with ground turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1068 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole image

I tend to eat a ton of spaghetti squash and this is just another way to make it. The spices are all approximate.

Provided by TifferCooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 spaghetti squash
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 (3 7/8 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons cilantro
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Pierce the spaghetti squash all over with a knife.
  • Put in microwave for 10 minutes (or until skin is soft to the touch).
  • Remove squash and let cool (however long you want).
  • Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.
  • Use a fork to scrape the insides into a large bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients to the squash and stir together.
  • Put in casserole and top with cheese.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese bubbles.
  • Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 1033, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 26.5

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole image

This is inspired by Cyn's Southwest Spaghetti Squash. Lots of iron from the black beans and ground beef. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!

Provided by lolablitz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup purple onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, mined
1 teaspoon coriander
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 lime
3/4 cup cilantro, chopped and divided
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
1 cup tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds.
  • Place squash, cut side down, in 9x13 baking pan. Fill pan with 1/2 in of water.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until skin pierces easily with fork and squash strands can be scraped out easily. Set squash aside to cool and leave oven on at 375.
  • In a large pan, cook beef and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
  • Add garlic and coriander and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add salsa, black beans and corn. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat on stove and add the lime, 1/2 cup of the cilantro and all of the cheese. Mix well.
  • Taste mixture and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Using a fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from the squash and place strands in the meat mixture. Toss well.
  • Rinse baking pan used to cook squash, dry and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add mixture to casserole and sprinkle with tortilla chips.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 775.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 25.7

SPICY MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



Spicy Mexican Spaghetti image

This is a great way to spice up a spaghetti dish. Top with fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese, or even some sour cream!

Provided by T H

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) green chile's
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes
1 jar(s) your favorite pasta sauce
1/2 box angel hair pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 can(s) corn (optional)
1 can(s) red kidney beans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Simmer cooked beef, sauce, rotel, & chile's for about 2-3 minutes. Then pour over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese, grated cheese, or even a dollop of sour cream! You can also add a can of red kidney beans and corn to this dish.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



Mexican Spaghetti image

This is a tasty alternative to regular spaghetti. I love that it's very light and can be made lighter by using ground turkey. I also like using red bell pepper along with the green. Also, it's great over any kind of pasta you want. I've used corkscrew and elbows before!!!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder (or more)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces spaghetti (or any pasta)

Steps:

  • Brown beef with onion, bell peppers and garlic. Drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except spaghetti).
  • Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over cooked and drained spaghetti.

MEXICAN-STYLE SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



Mexican-Style Spaghetti and Meatballs image

It's your classic Italian entree with a Mexican kick! The crumbled corn tostadas, chili powders, chili peppers, and chipotle peppers are the difference from your run-of-the-mill meatballs and sauce. The lean turkey makes it very healthy!

Provided by Sachin K.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground turkey
1 ½ teaspoons Mexican-style chili Powder
1 teaspoon guajillo chile powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ Anaheim (New Mexico) chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tostada shells, crushed into fine crumbs
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ onion, diced
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a sheet of aluminum foil onto a baking sheet, and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • Place the ground turkey into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the Mexican chili powder, guajillo chile powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Add the egg, olive oil, chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, and Anaheim pepper. Mix well with your hands until evenly blended, then sprinkle with the tostada crumbs and bread crumbs. Mix again until the bread crumbs are incorporated. Form the meatball mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs have lightly browned and are no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. Turn the meatballs over after 20 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • After you have flipped the meatballs, stir together the diced tomatoes, diced onion, chipotle chile, spaghetti sauce, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until the onion is tender.
  • Once the meatballs are ready, stir them into the sauce, and cook 5 minutes longer. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the spaghetti to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.1 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1041 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

MEXICAN BEEF SPAGHETTI PIE



Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie image

Make and share this Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joyce Heddin

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 43m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3/4 cup light sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (7 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta 8 minutes, drain.
  • Mix pasta shell ingredients and toss with pasta.
  • In 9-inch pie plate press pasta to form a shell.
  • Cook ground beef for 4-5 min.
  • ,breaking into crumbles.
  • Add garlic powder, salt and cumin, stir in tomatoes and cook until almost all liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and add sour cream.
  • Spoon mixture into pasta shell.
  • Add cheese to top and bake 15 minutes.

MEXICAN-STYLE SPAGHETTI



Mexican-Style Spaghetti image

A good friend of mine shared this delicious recipe with me. When my family gets tired of the same old spaghetti, I like to serve this dish for a change! It provides a flavorful alternative to the Italian version. It's also a great dish when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.-Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (12 ounces) spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the next 10 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Mexican Spaghetti Sauce image

Make and share this Mexican Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed nad drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen white and yellow corn, thawed
1 cup salsa
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa, chilies, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir in beef mixture.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 780.2, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 14.3

MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken breasts, boneless skinless
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese regular or Mexican
1can Rotel tomatoes, regular or hot
1/2 pound spaghetti pasta
1/2 stick butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper red, green, yellow or orange chopped, your choice
Add black olives, if you like
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan melt the 1/2 stick of butter, cut the chicken into bite size pieces and saute in the butter. When no longer pink inside add the chopped onions and chopped green pepper, I only cook the onion and green pepper for a couple minutes I like them a little crunchy. Your choice! Salt and pepper to your taste. Boil spaghetti in a large pan of water. Cook according to the package. Drain the pasta after cooked and discard the water. DO NOT RINSE! Set cooked pasta aside. Add the tomatoes, soup, and spaghetti to the sautéed chicken, onion and green pepper mixture and gently fold. Add the cheese and stir together, mixing well add salt and pepper to your taste. Heat until cheese is thoroughly melted, but be careful not to BURN. Garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and serve with salad and garlic bread!

MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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THIS IS LOVED BY ANYONE WHO LOVES SPICY....N MY FAMILY DOES. GIVE IT A TRY ITS EASY N CAN B USED AS A WHOLE MEAL BY ADDING CHICKEN OR AS A SIDE WITHOUT :)

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
1 lb uncooked spaghetti, broke in half
2 can(s) chopped tomatoes, 14.5 oz w/chilies or without (your choic)e
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 Tbsp cumin
2 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 c chicken broth n 1/2 cup more broth if needd for cookn process
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded (or more if you like)
1/2 tsp salt n pepper

Steps:

  • 1. PUT 2 TBLSP OF VEG OIL TO LARGE PAN AND ADD BROKEN SPAGHETTI. COOK STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL SPAGHETTI IS BROWNED. ADD TOMATOES N ONION.
  • 2. ADD COOKED CHICKEN (CHOPD OR SHREDD) TO PAN. ADD CUMIN, CHILI POWDER, S & P. POUR IN BROTH.
  • 3. STIR COVER N COOK OVER LOW HEAT UNTIL PASTA IS COOKED N BROTH IS ABSORBD, ABOUT 10 MIN. (IF SPAGHETTI IS NOT TENDER N LIQUID IS GONE ADD 1/8 CUP MORE BROTH N CONTINUE COOKN ANOTHER 3 MIN)
  • 4. SERVE HOT N TOP W/CHEDDAR CHEESE...ENJOY :)

MEXICAN SKILLET SPAGHETTI



Mexican Skillet Spaghetti image

Came from a stash of cut out recipes from everywhere...I'm sure you know what I mean. I no longer know what magazine it was in, but it's still great. This freezes well too.

Provided by Jackie 6

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2.5 (15 ounce) cans water, about 4 3/4 cups
1.5 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix, if you want it spicier use 2 pkgs
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, about 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven or 12" skillet, brown ground meat. Add salt, tomato sauce, water, taco mix & onion.
  • Bring to a boil, add spaghetti.
  • Simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring frequently.
  • Sprinkle with cheese & serve. (Note: I usually let everyone sprinkle their own cheese. This way everyone gets some cheese.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 1023.7, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 36.9

Tips:

  • Select the Right Noodles: Choose high-quality spaghetti or a short pasta like penne or rotini. If using whole wheat pasta, adjust the cooking time according to the package instructions.
  • Cook Pasta Perfectly: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook according to the package instructions or until al dente (slightly firm to the bite). Drain the pasta and reserve.
  • Brown the Ground Beef: Use lean ground beef for a healthier option. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make the Sauce: Combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Adjust the seasonings to your preference. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Combine and Serve: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the ground beef and vegetables. Pour the simmering sauce over the pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Conclusion:

This Mexican spaghetti is a delightful fusion of Mexican flavors with the classic comfort of spaghetti. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With its vibrant flavors, colorful appearance, and customizable toppings, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So, grab your apron, fire up the stove, and indulge in the deliciousness of Mexican spaghetti!

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