Mexican Spaghetti
Mexican spaghetti is a delightful fusion of traditional Italian pasta and zesty Mexican flavors. This vibrant dish features al dente spaghetti tossed with a spicy tomato sauce, ground meat, colorful vegetables, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress family and friends with its rich taste and eye-catching presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground meat to the skillet; cook until browned while breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in chili powder.
- Mix in the bell peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine drained spaghetti with the sauce mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with cilantro and cheddar cheese before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg