Best Southwestern Spaghetti Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

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.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in spaghetti; return to a boil. , Boil for 6 minutes., Add the zucchini. Cook 4-5 minutes longer or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring several times. Stir in beef and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti per package direcions.
• Combine milk and egg, mix well.
• Combine drained spaghetti, milk and egg; mix well.
• Pour spaghetti mixture into a buttered 9X13 inch casserole dish.
• Brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet; drain.
• Return drained meat back into the skillet and add seasonings; Cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Spread meat mixture over spaghetti.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ground turkey in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in salsa, corn, beans and cumin. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• Beat eggs in large bowl until well blended and foamy. Add cooked spaghetti; toss to coat. Spoon spaghetti mixture into sprayed pie pan, pushing mixture slightly up sides of pan to form crust. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into spaghetti-lined pie pan.
• Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pie. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place squash halves in a shallow baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
• Scrape flesh of squash from the rind using a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes; pour into the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the vinegar, and cilantro and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion flakes, garlic powder, bouillon cube, and jalapeno. Process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a saucepan and set pan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
• Transfer spaghetti to a serving platter and top with sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.
• Serve with garlic bread from the freezer section, cooked according to package directions.

SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash in several places with fork or sharp knife; place in shallow microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 15 min. or until squash is softened, turning every 5 min. Cool slightly.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash into strands; place strands in large bowl. Place squash shells, cut sides up, in shallow baking dish.
• Slice onions, keeping white and green pieces separated. Add white onion slices to squash strands in bowl along with the beans, corn, salsa and half the cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into squash shells; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 15 min. or until filling is heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onion pieces.

JEN'S SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI (VEGETARIAN/VEGAN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 9X13 casserole dish. Have cooked spaghetti ready to go.
• Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add black beans and corn to mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Mix spaghetti with the bean/tomato mixture.
• Spread into casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with Daiya cheese or cheese.
• Bake at 425 f for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Top with cilantro and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• 1. Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350. Spray 9 1/2 inch deep dish glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ground turkey in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in salsa, corn beans and cumin. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• 3. Beat eggs in large bowl until well blended and foamy. Add cooked spaghetti; toss to coat. Spoon spaghetti mixture in sprayed pie pan, pushing mixture slightly up sides of pan to form crust. Spoon meat mixture evenly into spaghetti-lined pie pan.
• 4. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pie. Bake additional 10-15 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SPAGHETTI STYLE PASTA

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, sauté corn, green onions, and jalapenos in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add chili powder, cilantro, cumin, garlic salt, beans and tomatoes.
• Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
• Prepare corn pasta according to pkg directions; drain and rinse pasta.
• Add pasta to spaghetti sauce, stir over medium heat until sauce is simmering and pasta is coated with sauce.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Serve hot.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 1. Cook spaghetti in salted water and drain. Mix milk and egg together and stir in the spaghetti. Pour spaghetti in a buttered 9 x 13 casserole pan. Preheat oven 425 degrees.
• 2. Brown the beef with the onion, garlic, pepper, and jalapeno. Drain. Add meat back to pan. Stir in spices. Add the tomato sauce and cook 2 minutes.
• 3. Pour over spaghetti and top with cheese and cilantro. Bake for about 15 minutes. Until cheese is bubbly and melted.

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti per package directions. Combine milk and egg, mix well. Combine drained spaghetti, milk and egg; mix well. Pour spaghetti mixture into a buttered 9X13 inch casserole dish. Brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet; drain. Return drained meat back into the skillet and add seasonings; Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 2 more minutes. Spread meat mixture over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat, until the beef is browned; drain.
• Remove beef mixture from skillet and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add water, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add spaghetti and stir to combine; return to a boil.
• Boil for 6 minutes.
• Add in the zucchini and cook for 5-6 minutes or until spaghetti and zucchini are tender, stirring often.
• Add the cooked beef and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
• Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ground turkey in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in salsa, corn, beans and cumin. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• Beat eggs in large bowl until well blended and foamy. Add cooked spaghetti; toss to coat. Spoon spaghetti mixture into sprayed pie pan, pushing mixture slightly up sides of pan to form crust. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into spaghetti-lined pie pan.
• Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pie. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.