Hearty Mexican Spaghetti

Transform your pasta night with this bold and flavorful Hearty Mexican Spaghetti! This fusion dish combines tender spaghetti with a robust, Southwestern-inspired sauce made from juicy ground beef, fragrant spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and a rich tomato base. Topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of comfort and zest. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that works for family dinners or casual entertaining. Serve this one-pot wonder with a side of warm tortilla chips or a crisp green salad to complete the meal, and get ready for a fiesta of flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the ground beef. Stir well to coat the meat in the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato sauce, and beef or chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the noodles evenly in the hearty Mexican-inspired sauce.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the spaghetti. Cover the skillet with a lid until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm. Enjoy your Hearty Mexican Spaghetti!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2176.5 grams (2176.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2386

Total Fat 137.80g	177%
Saturated Fat 55.80g	279%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 421mg	140%
Sodium 5425mg	236%
Total Carbohydrate 167.40g	61%
Dietary Fiber 26.20g	94%
Total Sugars 28.00g
Protein 135.10g	270%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1164mg	90%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 2995mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 27.3%