Ready in 30 minutes this Easy One Pot Taco Spaghetti is the perfect way to change up your next taco night!
For the past couple of weeks I've been sharing one pan meals, because as much as I love to be in the kitchen, I also can't stand being in the kitchen sometimes!
Funny that I'm a food blogger, huh? Well, actually I take that back. I love to cook/bake.
However, I don't like the clean-up. One pan meals are my favorite because they require the least amount of cleaning up. This Taco Spaghetti is a one pan meal that our family loves to eat from time to time.
Not only is this Taco Spaghetti a one pan meal, but it includes very little prep; besides a little shake of a jar (a hack to peel garlic), and opening a couple of cans, this dish is a cinch to prepare and cook!
You'll have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes! That's from start to finish.
Not only do I have a deep love for one pan dishes because of their easy clean-up, most of the time those one pan dishes require simple prep as well.
What's an easy way to peel garlic?
I mentioned above about my hack for peeling garlic. I saw this a year or so ago and have been doing it ever since!
I use a ton of garlic in my cooking, and this is a huge time saver for me. Peeling garlic has always been the thing that stumps me from time to time. The peel just doesn't ever seem to want to come off the clove, so this hack is super impressive.
Now let's cook!
Taco Spaghetti ingredients:
- ground beef
- RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- canned tomatoes
- tomato paste
- spaghetti noodles
- olive oil
- taco seasoning (or one packet of your favorite taco seasoning)
- garlic
- water
- cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- cilantro
How do you make this Easy One Pan Taco Spaghetti?
Start by heating your olive in in a large pan over medium to high heat. Add your beef and cook until brown.
Once your beef is browned, add your taco seasoning. Stir to combine; drain away any grease.
Add your garlic, tomato paste, ¼ cup Hunt's Tomatoes Petite Diced, RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies and 3 cups water.
Stir to combine. Toss in your spaghetti noodles. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until your pasta is tender.
Once your pasta is tender, sprinkle your cheeses and top with cilantro. Cover until it's time to serve or to allow the cheese to melt. (just a couple of minutes)
What's your favorite Mexican inspired meal to prepare, or eat?
More one pan favorites:
Taco Spaghetti
Taco Spaghetti is ready in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect way to change up your next taco night!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- ¼ cup Hunt's Tomatoes Petite Diced
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning or one packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium to high heat in a large pan.
- Cook your beef until browned.
- Stir in your taco seasoning. Drain away grease.
- Stir in chopped garlic, RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, tomato paste, ¼ cup Hunt's Tomatoes Petite Diced, and water.
- Toss in your noodles, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Top with cheeses and cilantro. Cover to allow the cheese to melt. (just a couple of minutes)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 374Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 664mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 27g
Rebecca
Never tried that with garlic before! Will try next time I cook:)
Joanna
It's so simple! Let me know how it works for you. 🙂
Cristina @ I Say Nomato
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE? THAT IS BRILLIANT! I'm going to have to try this out! Happy Garlic Day!
Joanna
Cristina, you're gonna love getting that peeling off in a jar! So, so simple!! Just give it a really good shake, shake, shake! Lol. Happy Garlic Day!! 🙂
Stacy
This sounds great! I love canned tomatoes...so versatile. Definitely going to give this a try!
Joanna
Stacy, you'll really love this one, I think!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I love a new twist on taco night and this spaghetti version sounds so delicious and so simple - perfect for those crazy weeknights! And what a cool trick for peeling garlic - can't wait to try it 🙂
Joanna
Kathryn, I'm sure y'all will love it as much as we do. 🙂 Go and shake some garlic! 😉
Justine Y @ Little Dove
Oh my gosh, that garlic trick is amazing!! And this recipe sounds so good! I love pasta AND I love Mexican food so this is so perfect for me! And I'm with you, I love to cook and bake but am not a fan of cleaning up.
Joanna
Thanks Justine! I hope that you use that garlic trick the next time a recipe calls for a clove or two. Enjoy this recipe! 🙂
Mark
Look, if you want to peel garlic, just cut off the base, rest the flat of a knife blade on the clove, give it a sharp tap with your hand then hold the tip end and the skin just slides off - no jars needed!
Joanna
Mark, I totally know how to peel garlic that way. It's just so sticky! I hate messing with all the little pieces of peeling sticking to my fingers. This way is just as quick; without all the sticky.
Liv
I'm going to have to try that peeling trick. And totally agree that one pan meals are the best!
Joanna
One pan meals are the best - and you're gonna love this garlic trick!
Angela @ Setting My Intention
Wow! Love that idea for peeling garlic - I'm definitely trying this next time I need to peel garlic!
Joanna
Go for it Angela!
Pam@over50feeling40
I am going to try this! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
Joanna
You'll love it! Thanks for hosting Pam!!
CakePants
This looks awesome! Pasta with a Mexican spin...what's not to love?! Especially the fact that it's a one-pot meal. I love cooking too, but sometimes you just need a bit of a break!
Joanna
One pot/pan meals are the best! I cook at least every single night of the week, so these one pan meals, although I'm still cooking, feel like a lifesaver at times. 🙂
Sarah
What a fantastic idea! I'm just loving this 🙂 PINNED!
Joanna
Thanks Sarah!
Judi Graber
I would cook all of the time if someone would clean up after me. Sometimes it seems doing the dishes takes longer than making the recipe. Sounds really good and a dish everyone would like. Happy Fiesta Friday.
Joanna
Thanks Judi! So true, and I hate when recipes are like that - the dishes taking longer than the recipe.
Karly
This is my kind of dinner and I love your great tip! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Joanna
Thanks Karly!
SweetJ
Looks delicious! I'll have to give this a try.
Joanna
Thanks, if you happen to try it out, let us know what you think!
Ginger Wroot
Yep, this is totally my kind of "fusion" meal. And what a great idea for peeling garlic--can't wait to try this one!
--G
http://gingerwroot.com
Joanna
Fusion, I love it! I forgot that is what these sort of meals are called. 🙂
Leslie Rossi
i've never heard of this but it sounds amazing!
Joanna
It is Leslie, you've gotta try it!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
Mmmm that sounds so good! I recently saw a video showing how to peel garlic like this, so it really does work! I will definitely be trying it next time! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Joanna
I love how simple peeling garlic is that way. I just hate the sticky!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood
That garlic hack is everything. I've seen it before but only using 2 giant bowls - I didn't know smaller was an option!
Joanna
I have seen the two giant bowls as well, I just didn't have two same sized bowls to do it with. The jar totally works, I just think you have to work harder for it.
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
I tried this garlic peel hack and it didn't work for me. Maybe my jar wasn't the ideal size?
This dish looks FABULOUS!
I will definitely have to give it a whirl!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Joanna
That stinks Jennifer! My jar was on the smaller side of the videos that I've seen. You definitely have to shake it very hard and fast, for at least 45 to 60 seconds. Let us know how you like the recipe! 🙂
Theresa @DearCreatives
Your taco spaghetti looks really good! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Joanna
Thank you Theresa!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity
i love a yummy one pot meal! This one looks good with all the melty cheese! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! See you tomorrow!
Joanna
One pot meals are my favorite! Thanks for coming by Erin!
Jess
I pined this one too, as always! 🙂
I would LOVE for you to share this with my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Joanna
Thank you so much Jess! 🙂 I love your comments!!
Lacie Ring
Joanna, this dish is right up my family's alley! Must pin! I'm with you on loving to cook and hating to cook but really hating the clean up! It's like you read my mind! Thank you for linking up at Funtastic Friday!
Joanna
🙂 Great minds think alike! Enjoy this yummy recipe!
Adrianne
Great easy and yummy recipe.I am teaching my homeschooled grandkids Cooking classes with kid friendly recipes. This one fits to a tee! Thanks for sharing!
Joanna
Great Adrianne - we homeschool and I love having my 10 year old in the kitchen learning! I agree this is a kid friendly recipe. 🙂
Emily
Yum! Mexican and spaghetti are two of my favorites, so I'm pretty sure I'd LOVE this taco spaghetti1 Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday!
Joanna
Awesome Emily! Let me know how you like it! 🙂