Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup salsa (medium-spicy)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Mexican seasoning (or chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano mix)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- Optional toppings: cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions until translucent, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Brown ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and half the seasoning.
- Add bell peppers, cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, salsa, and remaining seasoning; simmer 10 minutes.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Simmer sauce longer for deeper flavor.
- Mix cheese into the sauce for extra gooeyness.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Serve with lime wedges, avocado, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Broil
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg