Large Family Freezer Friendly Baked Taco Spaghetti
Filled with all of the yummy ingredients of tacos, Large Family Freezer Friendly Baked Taco Spaghetti is a fun way to feed everyone.
Ingredients
- 2 16 ounce packages spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 15 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 10 ounce cans mild diced tomatoes and chiles
- 1 16 ounce jar mild salsa
- 1 15 ounce jar salsa con queso
- 4 cups shredded fiesta cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9x13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a 15 inch skillet, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Drain the meat of excess grease.
- To the ground beef, add the taco seasoning, water, and beans. Cook, stirring as needed, for about 5 minutes or until the water begins to evaporate and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the tomatoes, salsa, and salsa con queso, stirring often as it simmers for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Divide the pasta between the two casserole dishes. Top tthe casseroles with the cheese.
- Cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is hot and bubbly. ***Casseroles should be heated to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees.***
- Top with chopped cilantro prior to serving.
Notes
Freezer Instructions:
Once you’ve prepared the meal, you can wrap it in aluminum foil and plastic wrap or put a freezer-safe lid on it before putting it in the freezer to keep it fresh. Don't forget to add your label! You can leave the meal in the freezer for a at least 3 months before reheating. You can also assemble smaller portions into freezer-safe bags and store them that way to save space.