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This dish features tender spaghetti tossed in a creamy, smoky tomato sauce with a touch of spice. Topped with cheese and fresh cilantro, it’s a quick and easy meal the whole family will love!

Mexican Spaghetti

This bold and flavorful Mexican Spaghetti combines pasta with a rich and spicy tomato sauce, seasoned ground chicken, bell peppers, and melted cheese. A delicious fusion dish ready in 30 minutes!
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Cuisine: Mexican
Temps de préparation: 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson: 20 minutes
Temps total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Hervé
Cost: $8-12

Equipment

  • Large pot For cooking spaghetti
  • Large skillet For preparing the sauce
  • Colander For draining pasta
  • Wooden spoon For stirring sauce
  • Knife For chopping ingredients
  • Cutting board For preparing vegetables

Ingrédients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped, any color
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Spaghetti

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  • Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Combine and Serve

  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend and cover for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protéines: 30g | Fat: 12g | Lipides saturés: 6g | Choléstérol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fibre: 5g | Sucre: 8g | Vitamine A: 1200IU | Vitamine C: 30mg | Calcium: 150mg | Fer: 4mg
Apports nutritionnels
Mexican Spaghetti
Quantité par portion
Calories 480 Calories des lipides 108
% des apports journaliers*
Fat 12g18%
Lipides saturés 6g38%
Choléstérol 75mg25%
Sodium 600mg26%
Potassium 600mg17%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fibre 5g21%
Sucre 8g9%
Protéines 30g60%
Vitamine A 1200IU24%
Vitamine C 30mg36%
Calcium 150mg15%
Fer 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.