Best 7 Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti Recipes

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**Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti: A Flavorful Symphony of Mexican and Italian Cuisines**

Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the best of Mexican and Italian culinary traditions. This unique pasta dish combines the bold flavors of Mexican spices with the comforting warmth of spaghetti, creating a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors, zesty seasonings, and the perfect balance of textures, Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti is sure to be a hit at your next fiesta or casual gathering.

**Recipes Included:**

* Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti: This classic recipe is a flavorful combination of ground beef, colorful bell peppers, zesty chili powder, and a blend of Mexican spices. The spaghetti is cooked to perfection and tossed with the savory sauce, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and delicious.

* Vegetarian Fiesta Spaghetti: For those who prefer a meatless option, this recipe swaps out the ground beef for a combination of hearty vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, and corn. The result is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is just as satisfying as the classic version.

* One-Pot Fiesta Spaghetti: This convenient recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a quick and easy meal. Simply cook all the ingredients in one pot, saving time and minimizing cleanup. Enjoy a delicious and hassle-free fiesta spaghetti dinner in no time.

* Slow Cooker Fiesta Spaghetti: If you're looking for a set-it-and-forget-it meal, this slow cooker recipe is the way to go. Simply combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it simmer for several hours. Come home to a flavorful and comforting fiesta spaghetti dinner that is ready to enjoy.

* Fiesta Spaghetti Casserole: This casserole is a fun and creative twist on the classic fiesta spaghetti. Layers of spaghetti, ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese are baked to perfection, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for potlucks, parties, or family dinners.

With its tantalizing flavors, vibrant colors, and versatile recipes, Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti is a dish that will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you prefer a classic meat-based version, a vegetarian option, or a convenient one-pot or slow cooker meal, there's a recipe here to suit your preferences. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FIESTA SPAGHETTI



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Welcome a fiesta of flavor in ordinary spaghetti!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 oz) spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
Shredded cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet. Add beef; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Return onion and bell pepper to skillet. Stir in sugar, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and mushrooms. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

FIESTA SPAGHETTI



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Hot spaghetti tossed with spicy tomatoes, onion and black beans for an easy meatless entree with a Tex-Mex twist

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (1 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces dry spaghetti, uncooked
2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • 1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Add sauce, undrained tomatoes, beans and cumin. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Drain spaghetti; add to skillet and toss with tomato mixture.

FIESTA SPAGHETTI TACOS



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Kids will race home from a long day at school when they know they're having spaghetti tacos for dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 cups tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff® taco shells (10 shells)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup), if desired
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pasta sauce; cook over medium heat until hot. Stir in cooked spaghetti.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box. Spoon about 1/2 cup spaghetti mixture into each taco shell; top with tomato and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tacos), Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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It's hard to believe that something that comes together this easily could be tasty and lower in fat. This dish is pretty zippy, but if you like your stir-fries extra spicy, increase the red pepper flakes a bit. -Jenna Noel of Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups fresh snow peas
2 cups shredded carrots
3 green onions, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until smooth; stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, remaining soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in canola oil until no longer pink. Remove to a platter and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry peas and carrots for 5 minutes. Add the green onions, ginger and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return chicken to pan. Add soy sauce mixture; drain pasta; Add to skillet; toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY FIESTA SPAGHETTI



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I love spaghetti casseroles and this one has more flavor with the chili powder in the sauce. The evaporated milk poured over the top melts into the cheese and makes it extra creamy.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I'm sure you could use less, but it does help keep the hamburger from tasting dry)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package thin spaghetti
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Saute onion, celery, and garlic in oil in a large skillet until vegetables are tender.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  • Drain well.
  • Add mushrooms and the next 4 ingredients and stir well.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Drain well.
  • Place spaghetti in a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Top with sauce and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese.
  • Pour milk over cheese.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is thoroughly heated.
  • (I bake covered).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 714.9, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 23.5

FIESTA SKILLET SPAGHETTI



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Make and share this Fiesta Skillet Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb ground chicken, skinless
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
15 ounces tomato sauce
4 cups water
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
8 ounces thin spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning mix.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the uncooked spaghetti.
  • Reduced heat covered and simmer until spaghetti is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

FIESTA SPAGHETTI



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Baked spaghetti with a Mexican twist!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c onion, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
4 oz can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
4 oz can sliced black olives, drained
3 can(s) tomato paste (6 ounce)
1 c water
2 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
16 oz package thin spaghetti
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
3/4 c evaporated milk

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in oil in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender. Add the ground beef, and cook until browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain well.
  • 2. Add the mushrooms and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
  • 3. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions; drain well. Place the spaghetti in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Top with sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Pour the milk over the cheese, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • 4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese melts and the mixture is thoroughly heated.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful cheese will make all the difference.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and find what you like best.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. This will ensure that it has a slightly firm texture and won't become mushy.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to cook it through until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the fiesta spaghetti immediately after it's cooked, while the pasta is still hot and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Sassy fiesta spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. It's packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of savory chicken, tangy tomatoes, and melted cheese. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sassy fiesta spaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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