Taco Spaghetti Recipe – THE BEST! We ate this three days in a row! Ready in 30 minutes!! Taco meat, Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chilies, spaghetti noodles, cream of chicken soup and cheddar cheese. CRAZY good! Kids and adults gobbled this up – even our picky eaters! This is our favorite Mexican casserole!
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Stop what you are doing and make this Taco Spaghetti for dinner! It is THE BEST! I could not stop eating this casserole. I loved every single thing about it!! Taco meat, Velveeta, diced tomatoes and green chilies, spaghetti, and cheddar cheese. Seriously delicious! We served this with some black beans for an easy weeknight dinner!
How to Make Taco Spaghetti
This casserole is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti noodles and cook to al dente. Drain.
In a large skillet cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Return the meat to the skillet. Add a packet of taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in cream of chicken soup, Velveeta, and Rotel tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the cheese melts, stirring constantly. Stir in cooked spaghetti and pour into a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Top with shredded cheese. Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Taco Spaghetti spicy? If you are worried about the heat, make sure to buy the Mild can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Substitutions/Additions
- onions
- bell peppers
- corn
- green chiles
- cilantro
- black beans
- red pepper flakes
- I use cheddar cheese in this recipe. You can substitute Mexican cheese blend.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
- Can Taco Spaghetti be made in advance? Yes. This spaghetti casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight or even frozen for later.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator,
- Reheat in the microwave.
What to Serve with Taco Spaghetti Casserole
When it comes to serving up this scrumptious spaghetti, there are some fantastic side options to complete your meal. A zesty side salad with fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and a tangy cilantro-lime dressing is a perfect choice. You can also whip up some classic Mexican rice or refried beans for an extra hearty touch. Don’t forget to set out some tortilla chips with a bowl of homemade guacamole and salsa – they’ll add a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor to your taco-inspired feast. And of course, a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of chopped green onions as garnish for your spaghetti can take it to the next level. So, get ready to enjoy a delightful Mexican-inspired meal with these great accompaniments!
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Taco Spaghetti
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1¼ pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies undrained
- 1 (8-oz) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
- In a large skillet cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain fat. Return meat to skillet. Add taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in soup, Velveeta and Rotel tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until the cheese melts, stirring constantly.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti and pour into prepared dish. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Notes:
- Is Taco Spaghetti spicy? If you are worried about the heat, make sure to buy the Mild can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Substitutions/Additions
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- onions
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- bell peppers
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- corn
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- green chiles
-
- cilantro
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- black beans
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- red pepper flakes
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- I use cheddar cheese in this recipe. You can substitute Mexican cheese blend.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
- You can buy it by the case at Amazon: https://amzn.to/49n4uZE
- Need Gluten-free Cream of Chicken Soup? You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/3MtqQ1s
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
- Can Taco Spaghetti be made in advance? Yes. This spaghetti casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight or even frozen for later.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator,
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- Reheat in the microwave.
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Could you substitute elbow macaroni?
You can try it. I am sure it would be fine.
Any ideas on how to make this vegetarian?
I was wondering the same thing. Is there a substitute for cream of chicken? It’s just something we don’t keep in the pantry. I do have half and half. Not going to the grocery store much anymore. Thank you for asking. Sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try.
Is an 8oz package of velveeta the little bitty box?
It is small – just check the box to see the size when purchasing.
Looks like one 8oz to me.
can you use cream cheese instead of velveeta?
I haven’t made this with cream cheese, so I don’t know how it would work. You are certainly welcome to try it. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
In the oven baking now! Can’t wait to taste it!
This was really good! I would make it again!
Thanks a million for this recipe! It has been a family favorite for a over a year. Whenever I am making my meal plans, I ask my children for requests, and they always say, ‘taco spaghetti!’ I usually double the recipe to ensure there are leftovers 😉
Made this last night and it truly was very very good! I for sure will make it again but I thought it was a bit too cheesy. Will cut down to maybe 4 or 5 oz of Velveeta. Other than that not changing a thing!
I can't wait to try this! I plan to try it lower carb style with spaghetti squash since coming off the Mardi Gras King Cake Earthquake Cake that was the BOMB! I'll follow up with the results. Thanks for all the great meals Steph!
Did the spaghetti squash work out?
Will the spaghettis get mushy if you assemble the night before and bake the next morning? Or should you wait until the next morning to combine the cooked ingredients and bake? Thx in advance!!
It will be fine refrigerated overnight
Great, thank you!!
My husband and father in-law love this recipe. If like to send it to deer camp with them, but it would need to be in a Crock-Pot. I've seen a couple comments questioning if this recipe could be done in a crock pot, has anyone tried it and if so how did it turn out? Please share your tid-bits!
It should be fine in the slow cooker. Cook it on low for a few hours – just until it is warm.
Can you add cream of mushrooms instead of chicken
Sure. Any Cream Of Soup will work fine. Enjoy!
I PUT 8 CLOVES OF GARLIC AND SOME DICED UP RED .AND GREEN CAPSICUM CANT WAIT TO DEVOUR IT THANKS
SO DELICIOUS! I make this all the time, and its so easy!