Skillet Taco Spaghetti

If you love tacos and pasta, this Skillet Taco Spaghetti brings the best of both together. It combines classic taco flavors with tender spaghetti, all cooked together in one skillet for an easy, satisfying meal.

Perfect for busy schedules, this one-skillet dish takes just 40 minutes from start to finish. It’s simple, filling, and packed with classic taco flavor.

How to make Easy Skillet Taco Spaghetti

Makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

Measuring cup, cast iron skillet, meat chopper, silicone spoon, tinfoil, cutting board, sharp knife

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1,25 oz packet of taco seasoning
• 10 oz  can Rotel with green chilis
• 8 oz can of tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 cups of water
• 8 oz spaghetti noodles, broken in half
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1-2 green onions, diced

Step-by-Step Process

1. Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet until done (if you’re using lean meat, no need to drain fat – but if not, you will want to drain the fat)

2. Add the taco seasoning, Roten, tomato sauce, and water. Stir, and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Add the spaghetti to the mixture, give it a quick stir, then reduce the heat to low.

4. Cover with foil, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring about halfway through.

5. Sprinkle the cheese all over the skillet, and allow it to cook for just a few minutes to melt the cheese.

6. Chop the tomatoes and dice the green onions, then sprinkle them over the casserole and serve.

7. Enjoy!

Helpful Tips for the Best Skillet Taco Spaghetti

• Use lean ground beef: Helps keep the dish from becoming greasy.
• Break spaghetti in half: Ensures it fits in the skillet and cooks evenly.
• Stir halfway through simmering: Prevents noodles from sticking.
• Keep the heat low once covered: Allows pasta to absorb the liquid without burning.
• Add cheese at the end: Keeps it melty without overcooking.
• Garnish just before serving: Fresh tomatoes and green onions add brightness.

Skillet Taco Spaghetti

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This Taco Spaghetti Casserole is an easy dinner that’s big on flavor. Taco-seasoned beef, spaghetti, and cheese cook together in one skillet for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1,25 oz packet Taco seasoning
• 10 oz can Rotel with green chilis
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 cups of water
• 8 oz spaghetti noodles, broken in half
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1-2 green onions, diced

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet until done (if you’re using lean meat, no need to drain fat - but if not, you will want to drain the fat)
2. Add the taco seasoning, Roten, tomato sauce, and water. Stir, and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Add the spaghetti to the mixture, give it a quick stir, then reduce the heat to low. 
4. Cover with foil, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring about halfway through.
5. Sprinkle the cheese all over the skillet, and allow it to cook for just a few minutes to melt the cheese.
6. Chop the tomatoes and dice the green onions, then sprinkle them over the casserole and serve.
7. Enjoy!