Spaghetti Tacos Fusion Meal (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 6 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles, broken in half
02 - 1 lb lean ground beef
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1 oz mild taco seasoning
05 - 1 cup tomato sauce
06 - 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
07 - 1 3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
08 - 10 stand and stuff taco shells

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, then drain.
02 - Add lean ground beef to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Crumble the beef well as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan.
03 - Add water and taco seasoning to the pan, stirring until all the ground beef is coated in seasoning. Reduce heat to low and add tomato sauce, stirring well.
04 - Add the cooked spaghetti and stir again. Add the drained Rotel and stir to combine.
05 - Remove pan from heat and add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, stirring it into the spaghetti mixture.
06 - Place taco shells in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Scoop the spaghetti mixture into the taco shells and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
07 - Bake for 4-6 minutes until cheese on top is completely melted.
08 - Remove from oven and serve the tacos immediately. Enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Spaghetti tacos are a fun fusion dish that combines Italian pasta with Mexican flavors.
02 - These are made with stand and stuff taco shells loaded with seasoned spaghetti and ground beef.
03 - The dish is finished with melted cheese for the perfect comfort food.