Mexican Spaghetti Casserole Food

TACO SPAGHETTI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, chiles and cumin; stir until well blended. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the spaghetti; stir well to blend. Pour mixture into baking dish. Scatter cheese cubes throughout casserole, and push gently into pasta mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Cut squash in 1/2 lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Add a few drops of oil to each 1/2 and spread using a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down in the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Remove cooked squash from the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remove strands from squash using a fork or spoon and place them into a large bowl. Add black beans, sauteed veggies, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Mexican cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes, avocado, and olives. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic, stir and cook for a minute or two to soften the onion. Add 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, 1 teaspoon of the paprika and 1 teaspoon of the cumin. Stir and cook the mixture for another minute or two to release the flavors of the spices. Remove the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken along with the remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute the chicken until it's deep golden brown and done in the middle, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir to make a sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until it's reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the beans and set aside.
• To assemble the casserole, pour half a jar (about 1 cup) of salsa verde into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish or disposable foil baking pan. Add a layer of half the tortillas on top of the salsa verde, overlapping the edges. Spoon the rice over the tortillas, spread the tomato mixture over the rice, then sprinkle the corn over the tomatoes. Next, add the chicken and bean mixture, then sprinkle on half the cheese and pour over half the enchilada sauce. Next, add the rest of the tortillas, then pour on the rest of the salsa verde and the rest of the enchilada sauce and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
• If you're baking the casserole right away, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
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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.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package and then drain.
• While the spaghetti is cooking, dump the ground beef into a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the diced onions to the pan.
• Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
• Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the diced red peppers and diced green peppers to the pan.
• Stir well.
• Add the Rotel to the pan and stir well again.
• Add the taco seasoning to the pan and stir until all of the ground beef is coated in it.
• Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the pan and stir.
• Add the tomato sauce to the pan and stir.
• Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and stir until all of the noodles are coated in sauce.
• Leave the pasta to cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the shredded cheese to the pan.
• Stir until the cheese is melted.
• Serve and enjoy!

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
• Mix cream of mushroom soup and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers into chicken mixture. Mix spaghetti into chicken mixture and top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
• Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and slightly brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the hamburger and the onion, drain off any excess fat.
• Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, RO-TEL, and the water and bring to a boil.
• Break the spaghetti in half and add to the sauce and stir. Reduce the heat, cover and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and replace the lid, just long enough for the cheese to melt.
• Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, serve immediately.

TACO SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Brown ground beef in a Dutch oven. Drain fat and return to pan.
• 2. Stir in taco seasoning.
• 3. Add Rotel, tomato paste and spaghetti.
• 4. Cover with 6 cups of water.
• 5. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and cook until pasta is cooked and water is absorbed, approximately 15 minutes.
• 6. Pour spaghetti into a sprayed 13x9 casserole dish.
• 7. Top with the shredded cheese and bake at 350 until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• 8. You can also cook this completely on the stove top, just add the cheese after step 3 and cover & simmer until cheese is melted. I prefer the cheese to be melted in the oven until golden and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro (both optional).

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F, and grease a 2.5-quart baking dish. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onions, and green peppers. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink. Remove from heat, and drain excess grease.
• Add the tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, water, cooked spaghetti, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve warm, and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a large frying pan melt the 1/2 stick of butter, cut the chicken into bite size pieces and saute in the butter. When no longer pink inside add the chopped onions and chopped green pepper, I only cook the onion and green pepper for a couple minutes I like them a little crunchy. Your choice! Salt and pepper to your taste. Boil spaghetti in a large pan of water. Cook according to the package. Drain the pasta after cooked and discard the water. DO NOT RINSE! Set cooked pasta aside. Add the tomatoes, soup, and spaghetti to the sautéed chicken, onion and green pepper mixture and gently fold. Add the cheese and stir together, mixing well add salt and pepper to your taste. Heat until cheese is thoroughly melted, but be careful not to BURN. Garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and serve with salad and garlic bread!

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef, and onion until there is no longer any pink in the beef. Drain off any fat.
• Stir in taco seasoning, green chilies, diced tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, and water and bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

MEXICAN BAKED SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to package directions. Brown ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, green chilis, cream cheese and refried beans to the ground beef and cook over medium heat until cooked through and warm.
• Grease a 9X13 baking dish and place half the noodles on the bottom. Spread meat mixture over noodles. Cover with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and tortilla chips.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 9x13 baking dish.
• Brush chicken breast on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Bake 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles.
• Drain pasta and set aside.
• Cube chicken and reduce oven temperature to 350° F.
• Combine rotel, cream of chicken, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup cheese and taco seasoning in pot (no heat). Stir.
• Add spaghetti and chicken to mixture and stir until well combined.
• Transfer into baking dish and cover with remaining cheese. Loosely cover with aluminum foil. Bake 25 minutes.
• Optional: garnish with cilantro

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Pierce the spaghetti squash all over with a knife.
• Put in microwave for 10 minutes (or until skin is soft to the touch).
• Remove squash and let cool (however long you want).
• Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.
• Use a fork to scrape the insides into a large bowl.
• Add all other ingredients to the squash and stir together.
• Put in casserole and top with cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese bubbles.
• Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds.
• Place squash, cut side down, in 9x13 baking pan. Fill pan with 1/2 in of water.
• Bake 45 minutes or until skin pierces easily with fork and squash strands can be scraped out easily. Set squash aside to cool and leave oven on at 375.
• In a large pan, cook beef and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink.
• Add garlic and coriander and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add salsa, black beans and corn. Cook 5 minutes.
• Turn off heat on stove and add the lime, 1/2 cup of the cilantro and all of the cheese. Mix well.
• Taste mixture and add salt and pepper as desired.
• Using a fork, remove spaghetti-like strands from the squash and place strands in the meat mixture. Toss well.
• Rinse baking pan used to cook squash, dry and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add mixture to casserole and sprinkle with tortilla chips.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.