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Mexican Spaghetti

A red sauce made with ground taco meat and enchilada sauce and a Colby Jack cheese sauce combine in this Mexican Spaghetti recipe. It's a unique blend of flavors the entire family is sure to love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican spaghetti
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 900kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Meat Sauce:

Creamy Cheese Sauce:

Topping/garnish:

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese for topping
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
  • Add the green bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  • Season the beef with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and enchilada sauce. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the meat sauce aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly for about 1 minute to form a roux.
  • Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, making sure the mixture is smooth. Cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in the shredded Colby Jack cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the cooked spaghetti with the cheese sauce in a large bowl or the sauce pan and toss until coated evenly.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread the creamy spaghetti mixture evenly into the dish.
  • Spoon the meat sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the meat sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 900kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1637mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1660IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 671mg | Iron: 4mg