Cheesy Taco Spaghetti
This Cheesy Taco Spaghetti. Is the ultimate comfort food mashup. Blending the bold, savory flavors of tacos. With the creamy goodness of a pasta bake. Lean ground beef, Velveeta cheese, and Rotel tomatoes come together. In a zesty sauce. That’s tossed with tender spaghetti. And topped with a generous layer of shredded cheddar. Baked until bubbly. And golden. This dish is perfect. For a cozy family dinner. Or a fun twist on taco night. Whether you’re feeding a crowd. Or looking for an easy weeknight meal. This cheesy, flavorful casserole. Is sure to become a new favorite. The combination of taco spices. And creamy cheese. Makes every bite satisfying. And the best part is it’s ready. In just 45 minutes!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of spaghetti
- 1 1/4 lb of lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 1-ounce packet of taco seasoning
- 2/3 c of water
- 1 10.5-ounce can of unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 10-ounce can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 8-ounce package of Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 c of shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Lightly coat a 9x9-inch baking dish. With cooking spray. And set it aside.
- Cook the spaghetti. According to the package instructions. Then drain. And set it aside.
- In a large skillet. Cook the ground beef. Over medium-high heat. Until it’s browned. And no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat. Then return the meat. To the skillet. Add the taco seasoning and water. Stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer. For about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. And stir in the cream of chicken soup, and Velveeta cubes. And undrained Rotel tomatoes. Cook, stirring constantly. Until the cheese is fully melted. And the mixture is smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. And stir until the pasta is well-coated. With the sauce. Transfer the mixture. To the prepared baking dish. And sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese. Evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Or until the dish is heated through. And the cheese on top is melted. And bubbly.
Notes
To make this Cheesy Taco Spaghetti gluten-free. Simply swap out the regular spaghetti. For your favorite gluten-free pasta. Make sure to check the labels on your taco seasoning. And cream of chicken soup. To ensure they are also gluten-free. Many brands offer gluten-free options. That tastes just as great. With these easy adjustments. You can enjoy all the delicious flavors of this dish. Without any gluten. Making it perfect. For those with dietary restrictions.