Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 10 oz canned diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 oz dry spaghetti noodles, broken in half
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños

Instructions:

  1. Brown the beef. Place your 12 inch skillet over medium high heat and add the 1 lb ground beef and diced yellow onion. Note: Browning the meat creates deep flavor through caramelization.
  2. Sauté until translucent. Break the meat into small crumbles and cook until the beef is browned and onions are softened, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add aromatics. Stir in the 3 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tbsp taco seasoning. Note: Toasting the spices for 60 seconds awakens the oils and intensifies the flavor.
  4. Create the base. Pour in the 3 cups beef broth and the 10 oz can of Rotel, including all the juices from the can. Bring the mixture to a steady simmer.
  5. Submerge the pasta. Add the 8 oz of broken spaghetti noodles. Push them down into the liquid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  6. Incorporate the creaminess. Add the 4 oz of cubed, softened cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce looks uniform.
  7. Add the cheddar. Sprinkle in the 2 cups of freshly grated cheddar cheese. Stir gently until you have a smooth, thick, and clingy sauce.
  8. Garnish and serve. Top the dish with 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and the 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños. Serve immediately while it is piping hot. Taco Pasta Salad Recipe: Creamy, Easy Summer Crowd-Pleaser — Our Taco Pasta Salad is the best Southwestern Pasta Salad For A Crowd! This e...The Ultimate Baked Spaghetti Casserole with Rich Bolognese Sauce — Forget flimsy pasta Our Baked Spaghetti casserole uses a creamy ricotta binde...Spaghetti Pie: The Ultimate Sliceable Comfort Food Classic — This Spaghetti Pie Recipe creates a structured, sliceable pasta bake filled w... $img_2$