SASSY FIESTA SPAGHETTI

Sassy Fiesta Spaghetti image

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... This is spaghetti with attitude and a twist, blending traditional Italian flavor with a dash of Mexican pizzazz. It's a world of great taste.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet. Add beef to same skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Add onion and bell pepper to beef; mix well. Stir in sugar, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and mushrooms. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g