Easy Mexican Spaghetti Recipe

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber, while pasta is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while processed cheese is less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder, while bell peppers are often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add spaghetti; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add bell pepper and jalapeño; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, cumin, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.

Pour in chicken broth and lime juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet; toss to combine.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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