Wednesday Night Taco Spaghetti

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3 -Break the spaghetti into thirds, then in a boiling pot of salted water, cook it to al dente according to the package directions.

Step 4 -In a Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium heat, while breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess grease.

Step 5 -Stir the taco seasoning and the water into the beef and then bring it to a boil.

Step 6 -Reduce the heat and simmer the meat mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Step 7 -Stir the beans, the tomatoes, 1 cup of the cheese, and the salsa into the meat mixture and cook until they are heated through.

Step 8 -Drain the spaghetti, return it to the pot, add the beef mixture, and toss to combine.

Step 9 -Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 10 -Bake the pasta mixture, covered, for 20 minutes.

Step 11 -Sprinkle the pasta mixture with the remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, until the cheese has melted, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 12 -Let the pasta mixture rest for 5 minutes.

Step 13 -Serve.