Description
One-Pot Taco Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful meal combining zesty taco spices with comforting pasta, featuring smoky turkey bacon and creamy plant-based cheese. This hearty and nutritious dish cooks entirely in one pot, making it perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup and bold taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles (or gluten-free spaghetti)
- 6 oz smoked turkey bacon, diced
- 1 ½ cups natural tomato sauce (plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (natural)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the smoked turkey bacon, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Measure out taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth to have everything ready.
- Sauté the Vegetables and Bacon: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced smoked turkey bacon and cook until it starts to crisp. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the natural tomato sauce, vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine and distribute the seasoning evenly, creating a flavorful base.
- Add Spaghetti and Simmer: Add uncooked spaghetti noodles directly to the pot, breaking them in half if needed to fit. Press the noodles down so they’re mostly submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until spaghetti is tender and has absorbed the tomato broth.
- Finish with Plant-Based Cheese and Garnish: Stir in the plant-based cheese until melted and creamy. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving for a fresh herbal brightness.
Notes
- Use high-quality smoked turkey bacon for best flavor and texture.
- Check spaghetti often to avoid overcooking; aim for al dente texture.
- Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent noodles from sticking.
- Adjust taco seasoning to control spice level according to your preference.
- Reserve some pasta cooking liquid to loosen sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: One-Pot Taco Spaghetti, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, quick dinner, taco pasta, gluten-free pasta
