One-Pot Taco Spaghetti

Romaine Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing
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Ingredients

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ (0.9-oz) envelope organic taco seasoning mix (such as Riega; see Note)
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can BPA-free organic diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 Tbsp organic tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 oz thin whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 organic tomato, diced
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Add spaghetti; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with diced tomato. Top with sour cream and cilantro.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby romaine lettuce

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, oil, and yogurt in a large bowl; add lettuce, and toss.

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