Name: Mexican Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

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March 6, 2026

Mexican Spaghetti is a one pot easy recipe for when you can’t choose between pasta and Tex-Mex! This delicious blend of pasta, veggies and beef takes 5 minutes to prep before the instant pot does the work for you. I love this recipe because it takes just 30 minutes to cook and it’s made all in one pot. It saves you time and dirty dishes! It could not be easier.

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Mexican Spaghetti

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Add ground beef, ground chorizo, diced onion and minced garlic to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat and stir in taco seasoning.

Pour in diced tomatoes with juice, enchilada sauce and water. Break spaghetti noodles into the thirds and add to skillet. Stir until everything is completely combined.

Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Be sure to stir the pasta periodically to prevent sticking and clumping.

When pasta is cooked through, sprinkle cheese on top and cover. Simmer for 5 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Top with sliced green onions before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Your Chorizo First 🌶️
Render the chorizo separately before adding other ingredients to release its flavorful oils and fat, which creates a deeper, more authentic Mexican flavor base for the entire dish.
Undercook Your Pasta Slightly 🍝
Use a cooking time 1-2 minutes less than the package suggests, since the noodles will continue absorbing liquid and cooking in the Instant Pot, preventing mushiness.
Bloom Your Taco Seasoning 🧄
Toast the taco seasoning in the hot oil for 30 seconds before adding liquid to activate its spices and maximize flavor intensity throughout the dish.
Reserve Sauce for Moisture Control 💧
Hold back ¼ cup of enchilada sauce to stir in after cooking—this ensures the final dish has the perfect saucy consistency without becoming watery or dry.
Top with Fresh Garnishes Just Before Serving 🧅
Add the green onions and Colby Jack cheese immediately before serving to keep them fresh and vibrant, preventing them from becoming wilted or overly melted into the hot pasta.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.