Hearty Mexican Spaghetti
Transform your pasta night with this bold and flavorful Hearty Mexican Spaghetti! This fusion dish combines tender spaghetti with a robust, Southwestern-inspired sauce made from juicy ground beef, fragrant spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and a rich tomato base. Topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of comfort and zest. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that works for family dinners or casual entertaining. Serve this one-pot wonder with a side of warm tortilla chips or a crisp green salad to complete the meal, and get ready for a fiesta of flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the ground beef. Stir well to coat the meat in the spices.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, and beef or chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the noodles evenly in the hearty Mexican-inspired sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the spaghetti. Cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm. Enjoy your Hearty Mexican Spaghetti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.8 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 5425 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 135.1 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1164 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2995 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
