Creamy Taco Spaghetti

 Creamy Taco Spaghetti

**Serves:** 6–8
**Prep:** 15 minutes
**Cook & Bake:** 30–35 minutes

Ingredients

* 1 lb spaghetti pasta
* 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
* 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
* 1 can cheese soup
* 29 oz can tomato sauce
* 10 oz tomato paste
* 10 oz Rotel, undrained
* 1 can Media Crema
* 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* ½ cup reserved pasta water

### Directions

1. **Cook the spaghetti.**
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just shy of al dente. Drain, reserving **½ cup of pasta water**.

2. **Brown the beef.**
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the **3 tablespoons taco seasoning** and stir well. Drain the beef thoroughly.

3. **Make the creamy taco sauce.**
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheese soup and Rotel. Stir over medium-low heat until heated through and well combined.

4. **Add the cream and taco flavor.**
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the **Media Crema**. Add the seasoned ground beef and mix everything together.

5. **Make it cheesy.**
Stir in **1 cup of the shredded extra-sharp cheddar** until melted and creamy. Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

6. **Bring it all together.**
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and gently toss until the noodles are completely coated.

7. **Bake.**
Pour the spaghetti into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining **1 cup of cheddar cheese** evenly over the top.

8. **Get it bubbly.**
Bake uncovered at **375°F for 25–30 minutes**, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.

9. **Rest & gather.**
Let it rest for **5–10 minutes** before serving.

### 🌮 Gather & Glow Serving Ideas

Set out little bowls of toppings and let everyone make their own bowl:

* Diced tomatoes
* Green onions
* Sliced jalapeños
* Sour cream
* Avocado
* Fresh cilantro
* Crushed tortilla chips
* Extra shredded cheddar

A big green salad and warm garlic bread would make this a wonderfully easy **family dinner night**.

**Katie's Gather & Glow question:**
🌮 If this Creamy Taco Spaghetti were sitting on your dinner table tonight, **what toppings would you put on yours?**

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