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Taco Spaghetti Bake is an easy to make casserole made with ground beef, taco seasoning, pasta and cheese that's a family favorite dish!
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Taco Spaghetti Bake

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Author Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Ro-Tel mild)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 pound spaghetti (1 box)
  • 1 1/2 cup Monterrey Jack cheese - shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
  • chopped tomatoes and chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions making sure to salt water. When done, drain. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef along with onion. When beef is no longer pink, drain off any excess fat. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chilies (DO NOT drain), water and tomato sauce. Mix and cook until sauce has thickened, approximately 8 minutes. Add spaghetti and mix well. Add in 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese and stir. Pour spaghetti mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Top with chopped tomatoes, chives and sour cream. Serve!