Mexican Spaghetti Recipe

A wooden spoon lifting a serving of spaghetti with ground meat, tomatoes, and cheese from a white casserole dish.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

This Mexican Spaghetti Recipe blends seasoned ground beef, vibrant green chilies, and hearty spaghetti for a flavorful one-pot dinner topped with melted cheddar cheese—perfect for busy weeknights.

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion finely diced
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 7-ounce can diced green chilies, undrained
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn thawed and drained
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 ¾ cups water
8 ounces dried spaghetti broken into thirds
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef and Onion

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together. Stir frequently until the beef is browned and cooked through, and the onion is soft and translucent. Drain any excess fat.

Incorporate Seasonings and Vegetables

Add the taco seasoning, diced green chilies with their juice, diced tomatoes with their juice, corn, tomato sauce, and water to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Cook the Spaghetti

Once the mixture begins to boil, add the broken spaghetti. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the pasta does not stick to the skillet. Cook until the spaghetti is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Add and Melt Cheese

Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the cooked spaghetti. Cover the skillet again for 2–3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely.

Serve Warm

Transfer the Mexican Spaghetti to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with additional cheese or fresh herbs, such as cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

To adapt this recipe for a gluten-free diet, substitute the spaghetti with gluten-free pasta. Additionally, verify that the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and canned products are certified gluten-free.

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