Step 1

Heat a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Drizzle in a little oil and add the ground beef, cooking until browned and broken into bits, about 5 minutes. Drain off any grease and return the pan to the heat. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning then the water and bring to a simmer for 3 minutes, turning the heat to medium.

Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, spaghetti and 3 cups of water. Bring back to medium high heat to bring to a boil until the pasta is soft enough to push under the water then cover and reduce to a simmer and cook until pasta is cooked and water is all gone, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from the heat and stir in the queso.

Step 5

Heat the oven to broil. Top the pasta with the two cheeses and place under the broiler until melted.

Step 6

Sprinkle with tomato, chopped green onion, olives and cilantro and serve!