Best Mexican Baked Spaghetti Recipes

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EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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This dish is an easy meal that my Mom used to make when we were little. It is so easy and it is delicious!

Provided by KLSTEVE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces, or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cream of mushroom soup and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers into chicken mixture. Mix spaghetti into chicken mixture and top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and slightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.7 calories, Carbohydrate 95.1 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 953.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



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Mexican Spaghetti brings south-of-the-border spices to a down-home staple -- all in one magical, easy-to-clean pot! The best food to brighten a hard day.

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 (7 Ounce) Can Dice Green Chilies, Undrained
1 (14.5 Ounce) can canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 cup frozen corn (thawed and drained)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 3/4 cups water
8 ounces dried spaghetti noodles (broken into thirds)
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef, and onion until there is no longer any pink in the beef. Drain off any fat.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, green chilies, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, and water and bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 756 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 10 g

MEXICAN BAKED SPAGHETTI



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This is a twist on an old classic. It's a very versatile recipe and easy to prepare.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb of ground beef
8 ounces of spaghetti noodles
2-3 cups of Mexican shredded cheese
1 can of diced tomatoes (I use Rotels Lime and Cilantro)
1 packet of taco seasoning
4 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
1 4 ounce can of green chilies
1 16 ounce can of refried beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to package directions. Brown ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, green chilis, cream cheese and refried beans to the ground beef and cook over medium heat until cooked through and warm.
  • Grease a 9X13 baking dish and place half the noodles on the bottom. Spread meat mixture over noodles. Cover with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and tortilla chips.

BAKED SPAGHETTI



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A comforting baked spaghetti casserole with plenty of melted cheese is the perfect dish for potlucks, family gatherings, or a week-night dinner.

Provided by CALLIKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (32 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
2 eggs
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups small curd cottage cheese, divided
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef and onion until meat is browned and onions are soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt.
  • Whisk eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter in a large bowl. Mix in spaghetti to egg mixture and toss to coat. Place half the spaghetti mixture into baking dish. Top with half the cottage cheese, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1250.5 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

FAVORITE BAKED SPAGHETTI



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This yummy baked spaghetti casserole will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. It's especially popular with my grandchildren, who just love baked spaghetti with all the cheese. -Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Chopped fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BAKED MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



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Give your next spaghetti dinner a twist of fusion and flavor by making this Baked Mexican Spaghetti in your cast iron skillet.

Provided by Ned Adams

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb spaghetti (cooked)
1 lb ground beef
½ cup onion (finely diced)
2 tsp cumin (ground)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano (dried)
1½ tsp granulated garlic
¼ tsp salt (+/- to taste)
½ tsp black pepper (+/- to taste)
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
24 ounces Mexican cheese blend
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 scallions (chopped)
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti noodles one minute less than package directions.
  • In a 12" cast iron skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onions. Once halfway cooked, drain any renderings.
  • Add all the herbs and spices and continue to cook until the meat is done.
  • Add tomatoes; stir well then add the cooked spaghetti; mix until spaghetti is well coated.
  • Add about half of the cheese, stirring well to mix into the pasta.
  • Spread the remaining cheese evenly over the top, sprinkle the green onions and cilantro.
  • Cover with lid or loosely with foil. Bake covered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa; enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 617 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE



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This casserole makes a delicious change of pace from ordinary pasta casseroles. The corkscrew noodles? They make it fun! -Joy Smith, Bigfork, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, combine the pasta, 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TACO SPAGHETTI BAKE



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This easy, family friendly casserole, dotted with melty pockets of cheese, proves that tacos and spaghetti are a match made in heaven.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz uncooked spaghetti
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ pasteurized prepared cheese product, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, chiles and cumin; stir until well blended. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the spaghetti; stir well to blend. Pour mixture into baking dish. Scatter cheese cubes throughout casserole, and push gently into pasta mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MEXICAN-INSPIRED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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A delicious Mexican twist for your spaghetti squash! If you want more protein, add some chicken fajita meat or taco meat.

Provided by homechef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 spaghetti squash
½ teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
nonstick cooking spray
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, diced, or more to taste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Cut squash in 1/2 lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Add a few drops of oil to each 1/2 and spread using a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Remove cooked squash from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Remove strands from squash using a fork or spoon and place them into a large bowl. Add black beans, sauteed veggies, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Mexican cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes, avocado, and olives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 520.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

HEARTY MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



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Spaghetti with a south-of-the-border flair. Recipe of the week from Hints of Hunts email I received.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes, canned, diced in sauce, undrained
22 ounces whole mexicorn whole kernel corn, undrained (with red and green peppers)
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Break spaghetti in half and add to simmering water in large pot or Dutch oven. Cook until tender.
  • In large skillet brown ground beef or turkey. Add taco seaoning mix, undrained tomatoes and corn, green chilies, and onions. Over medium heat cook until heated thru, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta and place in large bowl. Add meat mixture and toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 432.1, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 21.9

FIDEO (MEXICAN SPAGHETTI)



Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) image

A very unusual but very delicious pasta dish. My Mexican grandfather used to make it and I make it in memory of him. For you, Pepe! Hope you all like it too! Goce! (Enjoy!)

Provided by JENNY P.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti noodles, broken in half
5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
½ tablespoon ground cumin
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in the oil until nicely browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet, and add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil, and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the chicken breasts, and return them to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Check towards the end, and add more water if necessary.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 212.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 package (7 ounces) spaghetti
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. , Break spaghetti into thirds; stir into sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and sauce is desired consistency Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN BAKED SPAGHETTI



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This is 5 Weight Watcher points.This came from Thinner Times. I have not tried this, just posting for easy finding.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb 96% lean ground beef
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
15 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces fat-free refried beans
15 ounces delmonte zesty chili style tomatoes
15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
4 ounces diced green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot)
1 lb barilla plus whole grain spaghetti

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef. Once the meat is browned, add the remaining ingredients in the order listed (except the spaghetti). Stir to combine and cook until hot. Set aside. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 cup of sauce into the pan and coat the bottom evenly. Place half of the spaghetti in the pan and distribute evenly. Place 4 cups of sauce over the spaghetti and spread evenly. Add the remaining spaghetti and top with the remaining 4 cups of sauce. Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 840.9, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 31

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since. It comes together in a snap because it relies largely on convenient ingredients I keep on hand. We like it with a loaf of crusty bread. -Rose Turner Minnick, Christiansburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. , Stir in the taco seasoning, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives. Drain spaghetti; stir into the beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

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