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Spaghetti Tacos Recipe
Spaghetti Tacos are messy, fun and extra delicious. Cooked in a rich beef and tomato sauce and served in crispy taco shells with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Italian, Mexican
Servings:
12
tacos
Author:
Catalina
Ingredients
8
ounces
spaghetti noodles
3
tablespoons
olive oil
divided
1
pound
ground beef
(chicken or turkey work as well)
1
small sweet onion
chopped
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
2
tablespoons
tomato paste
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
2
tablespoons
taco seasoning
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
optional (for a spicier kick)
26
ounces
spaghetti sauce
1 jar
12
hard taco shells
Suggested Toppings:
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped cilantro
Crumbled Cotija cheese
Instructions
Prepare spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain, return to pot, drizzle with one tablespoon olive oil and toss to prevent sticking.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cook the meat until nicely browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for about 2 minutes, until onion is soft.
Add spaghetti sauce and cook until warmed.
Add beef sauce to spaghetti noodles or add the noodles to the skillet if the skillet is large enough, and mix gently.
Assembly
Fill the shells with spaghetti mixture and garnish with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Nutritional information does not include toppings.
Pre-assemble and bake spaghetti tacos casserole-style to serve a crowd. Keep them warm in an oven until ready to serve.
For leftover spaghetti tacos, discard used taco shells and refrigerate spaghetti mixture in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Reheat spaghetti mixture on the stovetop or microwave before adding to fresh taco shells.
Nutrition
Calories:
276
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
26
mg
|
Sodium:
481
mg
|
Potassium:
415
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
360
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.9
mg
|
Calcium:
35
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg