Mexican Spaghetti
Mexican spaghetti is a vibrant fusion of classic pasta and bold Mexican flavors, perfect for any occasion. This dish combines perfectly cooked spaghetti with savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty tomato sauce infused with chili powder and cumin. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a squeeze of fresh lime, each bite offers a delightful explosion of taste that will transport you straight to a fiesta. Whether for an easy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Push the vegetables aside and add the ground beef. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the meat sauce until evenly coated (2-3 minutes).
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish and sprinkle with cheddar cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg