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Taco Spaghetti
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
In the newest issue of BH&G Easy Family Food
Ingredients:
5 ounces packaged dried spaghetti or 5 ounces linguine or 5 ounces fettuccine, broken
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3/4 cup water
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese (4 ounces) or 1 cup cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup salsa
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced, drained
6 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup tortilla chips, broken
1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
sour cream (optional)
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2. In a 12-inch skillet cook ground beef or turkey and onion until meat is brown. Drain fat. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked pasta, corn, olives, half of the shredded cheese, the salsa, and chilies.
3. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 2-quart round casserole. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. Serve with shredded lettuce, tortilla chips, and tomato wedges. If desired, top with sour cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com