Spaghetti Tacos
Spaghetti Tacos are a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines, combining al dente spaghetti with zesty marinara sauce, all nestled in crispy taco shells. This fun, easy-to-make dish is perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With endless customization options, you can add your favorite toppings and ingredients to create a meal that’s both satisfying and exciting for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian/Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 hard taco shells
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
- Toss drained spaghetti with the heated marinara sauce until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and warm taco shells on a baking sheet as per package instructions.
- Fill each taco shell generously with the sauced spaghetti mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over each filled taco and return to the oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (220g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg