sassy fiesta spaghetti

Toledo, OH
Updated on Sep 26, 2010

This is a recipe that I adapted from Betty Crocker; it's spaghetti with a little Mexican twist. The original recipe called for sugar, but I omitted this, because it didn't appeal to me. The original recipe also called for organic crushed tomatoes with basil; but I used regular crushed tomatoes and added 1/2 teaspoon of basil.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1(16 oz.) package spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 - medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 - envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mexican-style corn, drained
  • 1 (4.5 oz. can sliced mushrooms
  • - grated parmesan cheese (optional)

How To Make sassy fiesta spaghetti

  • Step 1
    Cook and drain spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Step 2
    In a 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.
  • Step 3
    Add beef to skillet; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently until cooked through; drain off excess fat.
  • Step 4
    Add onion and bell pepper to beef; mix well; stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, basil, tomato sauce, corn and mushrooms; heat to boiling.
  • Step 5
    Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 6
    Serve over spaghetti, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Culture: Mexican

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