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Instant Pot Taco Pasta: Quick Family Dinner Recipe

Combine seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and taco spices in an Instant Pot for a convenient, flavorful meal. Ready in 28 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Course: Instant pot
Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Eva Stoner

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (16 oz) ground beef
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (no alcohol)
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 12 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  • Brown beef in Instant Pot on sauté function
  • Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, pasta, broth
  • Close lid, set to pressure cook for 8 minutes
  • Allow natural release for 10 minutes
  • Stir thoroughly and serve warm

Notes

Use any short pasta (rotini, penne, orzo). Store leftovers refrigerated for 3 days. Can substitute ground turkey if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g