The perfect combination of spaghetti and tacos, Spaghetti Tacos are silly enough for your young eaters to love but delicious enough for the whole family to enjoy.
7ouncesspaghetti noodlesbroken in half and cooked according to package directions
1poundlean ground beef
1ouncemild taco seasoning
½cupwater
2cupsspaghetti sauceyour favorite brand
7.1ouncesstuffed hard taco shells15 count
1Roma tomatodiced (optional garnish)
½cupgrated parmesan cheeseoptional garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Add the ground beef to a 5 to 6-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered, stirring often, until the ground beef is completely cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked ground beef. Pour the ½ cup of water over the taco seasoning and stir well to combine completely. Lower the heat to medium and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
Lower the stovetop heat to low. Add in the 2 cups of spaghetti sauce. Stir to combine.
Space the taco shells evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the shells from the oven and set them aside.
Once the spaghetti sauce mixture is heated through, remove the pan from the heat.
Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the meat sauce mixture, and using tongs, stir the noodles and sauce together until all the noodles are completely coated.
Fill the standing taco shells ⅔ to ¾ full, about ⅓ to ½ cup. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and the diced tomatoes. Serve while hot.