Mexican Spaghetti
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican spaghetti, a delightful dish that combines traditional pasta with zesty spices. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Each bite is a celebration, bursting with savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and melty cheese, all topped with fresh cilantro. It’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the bell pepper and onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat mixture.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes along with the drained spaghetti, combining everything gently for about 2 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese while hot so it melts beautifully. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg