Mexican Spaghetti One Pot Pasta + Video

Mexican spaghetti features a salsa inspired sauce that is cooked right into the meat and pasta. Make this spicy pasta recipe in 20 minutes!

Your favorite salsa ingredients come together with tender pasta and spicy sausage for a knock-your-socks-off meal. It’s so easy it just about cooks itself!

If you love the heat from this spicy pasta recipe, then you’ll love this Spicy Mexican Corn Skillet. It’s ready in 25 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

I’ve also got Greek and Italian one pot pasta recipes if you’re in the mood for more global flavor. Both are made with chicken and are just as easy to make!

Or for something completely different, try these Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls. They’ve got all of the flavor of the traditional dish with the ease of a one pot meal.

How To Make Mexican Spaghetti

This one pot pasta couldn’t be any easier! Just combine everything in a wide pan so there is plenty of room for the spaghetti noodles. Then, bring it to a boil, cover, and simmer until the pasta is cooked.

Want a creamy sauce?

 
Add 4 ounces of cream cheese at the end and stir until melted and well incorporated. This is also a great way to tone down the spiciness of the dish without losing any flavor.

Try a different pasta shape.

 
This dish is extremely flexible and will work with most types of noodle. Just keep in mind that the cook time will vary, so make adjustments accordingly.

Sturdier long pasta like fettuccine and linguine can support the sausage and vegetable better than more delicate varieties like angel hair.

For short pasta, choose a medium sized variety like rotini, penne, cavatappi, and even bowtie. Avoid smaller shapes like macaroni or shells which will get lost in the dish.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Sausage - Feel free to use your favorite variety! I like hot Italian sausage, but chorizo would taste just as great. If you don’t like spicy dishes, use a mild link sausage instead.
• Jalapeno - Replace this with green chiles or leave it out entirely. You can also remove the seeds to make it less spicy. Either way, be sure to wear gloves to protect your skin from the irritating oils found in jalapenos. 
• Water - You can easily used vegetable or even chicken stock as the liquid for extra flavor.

What You Will Need To Make One Pot Pasta

• Dutch Oven - I love this set and use it all the time. It is perfect for roasts, and I especially love it for my one-pot meals.
• Quality Knives - If you only make one kitchen investment, it should be good quality knives. They cut down on prep time and are important for safety as well.
• Tongs - I love this set of 3, and I use every pair of them. They are so handy and grip amazingly well!

FAQ - Common Recipe Questions

Is Mexican spaghetti good as leftovers?

 
It sure is! Transfer any leftovers to a sealed container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.

Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of water or broth as needed for moisture.

Can I make this without cilantro?

 
You can leave out the cilantro altogether or even replace it with a teaspoon of dried ground coriander if you want to add a little seasoning.

Enjoy!

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Spicy Pasta Recipe Video

To see us make the recipe from start to finish, watch the video at the top of this page.

Yield: 6-8

Author: Donna Elick

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Mexican Spaghetti One Pot Pasta

Mexican spaghetti features a salsa inspired sauce that is cooked right into the meat and pasta. Make this spicy pasta recipe in 20 minutes!

 

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 M

Ingredients

• 3 cups halved grape tomatoes, divided
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 pound smoked hot sausage links, precooked (sliced into coins)
• 1-2 jalapenos, sliced (to taste)
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 pound dry spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 5 cups water

Instructions

1. Reserve (set aside) 1 cup halved tomatoes and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a large (12") braising pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, remove the lid and cook 7-9 minutes until pasta is al dente (with a bite to it). Toss pasta with tongs occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking. The liquid will be mostly absorbed when the pasta is finished cooking.
3. Add remaining tomatoes and cilantro and toss to combine.
4. Serve and enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES

1. Choose your favorite sausage. I prefer hot Italian sausage, but chorizo would be good too. You can substitute 1 pound any dry pasta for the spaghetti, just cook until al dente.
2. You can substitute green chiles for the jalapenos or leave out the jalapenos completely.
3. You can finish the sauce with 4 ounces of cream cheese stirred into the pasta. It will help cool down the spiciness and also add a nice creaminess to the pasta.

https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2015/08/one-pot-mexican-pasta-sausage-recipe.html

Recipe developed by Donna Elick for The Slow Roasted Italian
Copyright ©2015 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.

Originally published August 2015, updated and republished January 2021

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