While we are all stuck in quarantine in order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, there is no better time to try out new recipes!
If you are looking for a quick, easy and incredibly tasty dish to cook for your family — look — no — further! This taco spaghetti dinner recipe is so good, you are going to want to double the recipe just so you have some leftovers!
Here is how to make it!
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lbs ground beef
- 1 pkg taco seasoning (1.25-ounce)
- 1 10 oz Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 roma tomato (sliced)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; stir in taco seasoning. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in Ro*Tel®, tomato paste, spaghetti and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.
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Remove from heat and top with cheeses. Cover until melted, about 2 minutes.
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Serve immediately, garnished with tomato and cilantro, if desired.