Description
Spaghetti Tacos are a delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of Italian spaghetti with the convenience of a taco. These crispy taco shells filled with savory spaghetti, topped with gooey cheese, are perfect for a fun and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Shells:
- 8 hard taco shells
Spaghetti Mixture:
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti noodles, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic, brown ground meat, add sauce and seasoning, simmer.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill taco shells with spaghetti mixture, top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake filled tacos until cheese melts and shells crisp up.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with herbs and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free spaghetti for dietary preferences.
- For added crunch, brush taco shells with olive oil before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
