Description
These Spaghetti Tacos are a delightful fusion dish that combines the best of Italian and Mexican cuisines. Crunchy taco shells filled with a savory spaghetti and meat sauce mixture, topped with gooey cheese, and garnished with fresh herbs for a fun and tasty meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells:
- 8 crunchy taco shells
Spaghetti Mixture:
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef or plant-based alternative
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil, brown the ground beef, add seasonings and marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm taco shells, fill with spaghetti mixture, top with cheeses, and garnish with herbs.
- Serve: Enjoy your fun and tasty Spaghetti Tacos!
Notes
- For added flavor, try using garlic bread-flavored taco shells.
- You can also add sautéed veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers to the sauce.
- This is a great recipe for getting kids excited about dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
