Easy Tex-Mex Pasta Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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¼ cup yellow onions
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¼ cup taco seasoning (1 packet)
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10 ounces Rotel tomatoes
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8 ounces spaghetti noodles, uncooked
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3 cups water
→ Topping and Garnish
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4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
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½ cup cilantro, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef and onion in the skillet until the meat is no longer pink and onions are soft and translucent.
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Add the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes (including juice), spaghetti noodles, and water.
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Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Sprinkle half of the cheese into the pan and stir to distribute the cooked spaghetti and cheese throughout the pan.
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Top with remaining cheese and cilantro. Serve.
# Notes:
01 -
Best to grate your own cheese for better melting
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Ground beef can be cooked ahead of time
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Can add extra toppings like sour cream or green onions