Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Taco Spaghetti Recipe.

Ingredients:

12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2/3 cup salsa

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Break spaghetti into thirds; cook according to package directions for al dente.

Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain.
Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in beans, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese and salsa.
Drain spaghetti; add to beef mixture and toss to combine.

Transfer to a greased 13x9" baking dish.
Bake, covered, 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover and freeze.
To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake casserole, covered, 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165 degrees.

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