Description
Creamy Instant Pot Taco Pasta is a delicious, one-pot meal that combines tender pasta with a rich, cheesy sauce bursting with zesty taco flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes. With a creamy texture and melty cheese topping, it’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' and brown the ground meat with chopped onions until fully cooked.
- Add bell peppers and cook for another few minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Add pasta and stir gently to combine. Seal the lid and cook on 'Manual' high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of pressure once cooking is complete, then stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg