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Mexican Spaghetti

A hearty and flavorful Mexican twist on the classic spaghetti, combining spices, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce.

Total time
30min
10 prep, 20 cook
Per serving
488kcal
13 g protein
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
£1.59
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Pescatarian
Mexican Spaghetti

Nutrition per serving

This Mexican Spaghetti recipe contains 488 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 13g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 16g of fat, making it a balanced meal.

488kcal
Protein13g11% of calories
Carbs70g59% of calories
Fat16g30% of calories
Fibre
6.7g
Sugar
14.9g
Saturated fat
2.5g
Salt
1.3g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Chop the red onion, garlic clove, and red bell pepper. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the chopped red bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender.
  5. Stir in the canned chopped tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, and ground coriander. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  6. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the tomato mixture, ensuring the pasta is coated evenly with the sauce.
  7. Serve the Mexican Spaghetti garnished with freshly chopped coriander if desired.

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Mexican Spaghetti: questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Spaghetti?
This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
Is Mexican Spaghetti suitable for meal prep?
Mexican Spaghetti is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 13g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Mexican Spaghetti?
The key ingredients are Spaghetti, Olive Oil, Red Onion. This recipe is part of our Mexican cuisine collection.
Is Mexican Spaghetti healthy?
This recipe contains 488 calories per serving with 13g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
What diets is Mexican Spaghetti suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 13g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk