Spicy Pasta Tex-Mex Blend (Print-Friendly Version)
Taco Spaghetti blending south-of-border tastes with Mediterranean roots. A fast, cheese-covered one-pot wonder.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces pasta (use gluten-free spaghetti if you need to)
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1 pound turkey or beef mince
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons taco mix
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1 cup beef stock
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1 (14.5-ounce) tin chopped tomatoes
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1 (4-ounce) tin green chilies, diced
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2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce (skip for gluten-free) (if you want)
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (get gluten-free if needed) (if you want)
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1 cup grated cheese (try cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
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Salt and pepper, how you like it
→ Garnish (if you want)
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (if you want)
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Boil your pasta till it's done how you like it. Drain the water and put it aside.
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Put a big pan on medium-high heat. Throw in your mince and onion, cooking till the meat isn't pink anymore. Pour off extra fat if there's too much.
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Toss in the garlic and taco mix, and stir around for a minute till you can smell it all.
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Add your beef stock, tomatoes, chilies, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Let it all come to a boil, then turn down the heat and let it bubble gently for 5 minutes.
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Switch off the heat and mix in your cheese. Let it get all melty in the sauce.
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Add salt and pepper how you like, then stir in your cooked pasta and cilantro.
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Dish it up hot and top with stuff like sour cream, sliced avocado, or green onions if you want.
# Helpful Hints:
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Want it spicier? Throw in a chopped jalapeño with your onions.
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For a deeper flavor, add 2 tablespoons tomato paste when you cook the garlic.
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Chuck in a can of rinsed black beans for more protein.
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Make it creamier by adding half a cup of sour cream, some heavy cream, or 4 ounces soft cream cheese with your grated cheese.