Description
A comforting fusion of spaghetti and tacos, featuring ground beef, colorful vegetables, and creamy cheese sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, corn, etc.)
- 1 cup creamy cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
- Taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and add the mixed vegetables and black beans, cooking until heated through.
- Mix in the creamy cheese sauce until everything is well combined.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat mixture in a large bowl, stirring until coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead, assemble the bake a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. Customize with toppings like fresh cilantro or diced avocados.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg