Fiesta Spaghetti Tacos

Get ready for a taco twist that's sure to delight.

Ingredients:

  • 5 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 pound lean (at least 80 percent) ground beef
  • 1 package (1 ounce) Old El Paso 40 percent less-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-1/4 cups tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
  • 1 box (4.7 ounces) Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff taco shells (10 shells)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup), if desired
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pasta sauce; cook over medium heat until hot. Stir in cooked spaghetti. Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box. Spoon about 1/2 cup spaghetti mixture into each taco shell; top with tomato and Parmesan cheese.

*Variation: If you like corn, add 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn with the pasta sauce. Cook about 5 minutes or until hot.

Makes 5 two-taco servings

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