Hearty Mexican Spaghetti

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Wait, pasta and Mexican food? Yep. This meeting of the ethnic titans is far more Mexican than it is Italian, with zesty green chiles, Mexi-corn, and other taco-style flavors.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

5 reviews

ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1 package (1.25 ounce size) taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 can (14.5 ounce size) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (11 ounce size) corn with peppers (southwestern or mexican style), undrained
1 can (7 ounce size) chopped green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

directions

Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Break the pasta in half and add to the water. Cook until al dente. Drain well and keep the pasta warm.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes, corn, green chiles, and green onions. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.

Combine the beef mixture with the pasta and mix well. Divide the spaghetti between individual serving dishes and top with the shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

nutrition data

470 calories, 10 grams fat, 68 grams carbohydrates, 29 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

nina REVIEW:
February 17, 2023

I used Rotel for part of the tomatoes. Think next time I'll use 2 packages of taco seasoning and only Rotel tomatoes. It needs more spice! It didn't have much Mexican flavors.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
September 12, 2012

This is my go to meal on busy nights. Super easy and I always have the ingredients on hand.
CK405 REVIEW:
July 26, 2009

This Dish Is Okay It Could Use More Flavor Though
southernbelle REVIEW:
May 29, 2009

I thought this was good. I've made it twice now - I used ground beef, the "hot" taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and mexicorn. One time I used spaghetti pasta and the other I used rotini. Both ways are delicious.
ducksoup REVIEW:
June 15, 2008

I lightened this up by using whole wheat pasta, lean ground turkey breast, omitting the corn (has more carbs), and using fat-free cheese.

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