Description
Mexican spaghetti is a bold and flavorful twist on a classic pasta dish, combining savory ground meat, vibrant enchilada sauce, and perfectly seasoned noodles. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that brings Mexican flair to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or enchilada sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Optional: chopped cilantro, diced jalapeños, lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, then add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato or enchilada sauce and spices, simmering for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and optional garnishes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with black beans or tofu. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste by adding more chili powder or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Mexican spaghetti, Tex-Mex pasta, enchilada sauce noodles