If you are looking for a quick and delicious dinner that combines the wonderful flavor of tacos with pasta, check out this Instant Pot Taco Pasta recipe. This easy taco pasta is a mouthwatering, one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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This cheesy taco pasta combines seasoned ground beef, zesty taco sauce and tender pasta. Top all this off with your favorite taco toppings and you have a new go to meal your whole family will love.
If you are like us, and enjoy variations for Taco Tuesday, you might also like to give these recipes a try. Taco Lasagna Casserole has layers of delicious taco flavors your family will love. Or, try something a bit different with these Cheeseburger Quesadillas.
Table of contents
Recipe Ingredients
Ground Beef, Beef Broth, Taco Seasoning, Corn, Black Beans, Penne Pasta, Salsa, Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend, Roma Tomatoes, Avocado, Sliced Olives.
Ingredients Substitutions
Whether it is due to dietary restrictions or availability, sometimes we need to find an ingredient substitution. Please note, that the flavor may be slightly different.
- Ground Beef - You can use ground chuck or a leaner ground beef. Ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork will also work.
- Beef Broth - If you do not have beef broth available, chicken broth or vegetable broth are all good substitutions.
- Corn - Canned corn or frozen corn will both work.
- Black Beans - Pinto beans or red beans would both work in place of the black beans.
- Penne Pasta - Rigatoni, Rotini, Macaroni, or Shells can all be used. Just note that the cooking time may need to be adjusted.
- Salsa - Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles will work in a pinch in place of salsa.
- Mexican Cheese Blend - Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack cheese are all good choices.
- Roma Tomatoes - Vine ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes will work fine.
- Additions - Sour cream, green onions, cilantro all make good additions to this dish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat until "hot". Add the ground meat and cook until the meat is browned and crumbled. If you are using extra lean meat, you may need to add a drizzle of olive oil or canola oil.
Drain off the excess grease when the meat has browned. Cancel the saute setting.
Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground meat to the pot.
Add the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits.
Next, add the black beans
And the corn.
Now add the dry (uncooked) pasta.
Top everything off with the salsa. Do not stir.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to manual and pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Quick release the pressure valve when the cycle has completed.
Stir in 1 cup of cheese to the taco pasta.
Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid back on the pot for a few minutes, until the cheese melts.
The Instant Pot Taco Pasta is now done. You can serve it as is or garnish as shown below.
You can serve the taco pasta with your favorite taco toppings such as tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, black olives, etc...
We hope you enjoy this easy recipe for Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta. It's a versatile and delicious dish that uses simple ingredients and combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with the convenience of modern cooking.
Another simple and delicious meal are beef enchilada's made with ground beef and a super simple homemade sauce.
Recipe FAQ's
Try using a hot salsa, or add a can if diced green chiles along with the salsa.
Penne is the type of pasta used when creating this recipe. If you choose to use pasta shells, elbow macaroni, or another shape of pasta, just note that the cooking time may need to be adjusted.
Of course. Just follow the recipe ingredients as written. After the meat has browned, add the taco seasoning, broth, beans, corn, pasta, and salsa. Bring to a boil and cook the pasta according to the time on the package directions.
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Recipe
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Taco Seasoning
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- 15 ounces Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces Corn frozen or canned, drained
- 8 ounces Penne Pasta
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 ½ cups Mexican Cheese Blend shredded
- 1 Roma Tomato diced - for garnish
- 1 Avocado diced - for garnish
- ¼ cup Black Olives sliced - for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat until "hot". Add the ground meat and cook until the meat is browned and crumbled. If you are using extra lean meat, you may need to add a drizzle of olive oil or canola oil.
- Drain off the excess grease when the meat has browned. Cancel the saute setting.
- Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground meat to the pot.
- Add the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits.
- Next, add the black beans, corn, pasta, and salsa. Do not stir.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to manual and pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure valve when the cycle has completed.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheese to the taco pasta. Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid back on the pot for a few minutes, until the cheese melts.
- You can serve the taco pasta with your favorite taco toppings such as tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, black olives, etc...
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