Ingredients
– 8 ounces (about 227 grams) spaghetti noodles
– 1 pound (approximately 450 grams) lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat ratio recommended)
– 1 small diced yellow onion
– 1 packet (1 ounce or 28 grams) taco seasoning
– 1 can (10 ounces or 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
– 4 ounces (about 113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
– ¼ cup (roughly 4 grams) chopped cilantro for garnish
– Lean ground beef
– Plant-based crumbles or lentils
– Regular spaghetti
– Gluten-free pasta
– Shredded cheddar
– Vegan cheese shreds
Instructions
1-Gather and measure ingredients first, including substitutes for dietary needs like plant-based meat.
2-Sauté onions in the skillet until fragrant, then add and brown the ground beef thoroughly.
3-Mix in seasoning, tomatoes, and pasta water, simmering to build depth.
4-Cook spaghetti to al dente and combine it with the sauce.
5-Melt cheese into the mixture and garnish before serving.
Last Step:
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🧀 Shred cheese from a block for better melting and creamier texture.
🧂 Salt the pasta water to properly season the noodles.
🍝 Avoid rinsing the pasta after cooking to help the sauce cling better.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Contains dairy and beef
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 562mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 66mg