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Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe

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If you love tacos (Taco Tuesday anyone?) and your Instant Pot, you’ve got to try this Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe!

We’re huge fans of pasta and make it pretty often in our Instant Pot. One of the easiest recipes I’ve got in my repertoire is our Instant Pot Spaghetti. This Cheesy Taco Pasta is another take on pasta in the pressure cooker that is a family favorite!

It’s another one-pot recipe that means you can get an easy meal on the table for your family without spending as much time in the kitchen!

Instant Pot Taco Pasta - Make this pressure cooker pasta recipe with ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork to mimic your favorite kind of tacos! It's an recipe that's perfect for Taco Tuesday or just a great family dinner!

Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe

We don’t always have tacos on Tuesday but this is a fun way to do Taco Tuesday. I will eat tacos and Mexican food any day of the week. My family loves pasta so bringing the two things together (with tons of cheese) is a recipe for a great dinner together!

Ingredients to make this one pot taco pasta recipe in the Instant Pot.

One Pot Taco Pasta Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Ground Beef (or turkey, chicken or pork)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color you desire)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 (16oz.) jar of salsa
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 16 oz. rigatoni pasta (you can use any pasta shape that you prefer)
  • Olive oil

Chopped ingredients for one pot cheesy taco pasta made in the Instant Pot.

How to Make One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

  1. Press saute on the Instant Pot and allow to heat to hot.
  2. Add the ground beef, onions, and peppers. Add a splash of olive oil. Crumble meat as it cooks.
  3. Cook until all of the visible pink is gone, then add the taco seasoning.
  4. Stir and saute for a few more minutes.
  5. Then pour in the salsa and the chicken broth.
  6. Add minced garlic and tomatoes. Stir to mix well.
  7. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
  8. Put the lid on the Instant Pot. Cook on manual high pressure for 4-5 minutes. (5 minutes for softer pasta and 4 minutes for more al dente.)
  9. Once the time is up, use the quick release. Then turn off the Instant Pot.
  10. Remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheese.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Finished cheesy taco pasta made in the Instant Pot.

You can serve or garnish your Cheesy Taco Pasta with your favorite taco toppings! Some of our favorites include:

  • Pico de Gallo
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Guacamole
  • Cilantro
  • Crushed Tortilla Chips
  • Jalapeño Peppers
  • Green Chiles
  • Hot Sauce
  • Lime wedges

Finished cheesy taco pasta recipe.

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Finished cheesy taco pasta recipe.
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Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 bell peppers (any color) (chopped)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 jar salsa (16 oz)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Press saute on the Instant Pot and allow to heat to hot.
  • Add the ground beef, onions, and peppers. Add a splash of olive oil. Crumble meat as it cooks.
  • Cook until all of the visible pink is gone, then add the taco seasoning.
  • Stir and saute for a few more minutes.
  • Then pour in the salsa and the chicken broth.
  • Add minced garlic and tomatoes. Stir to mix well.
  • Add the pasta and stir to combine.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot. Cook on manual high pressure for 4-5 minutes.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot when the cooking cycle ends and do a controlled Quick Release of the pressure.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheese.

 

With this recipe, you can celebrate Taco Tuesday with your family in a different way!

If you’re looking for more of our favorite pasta recipes, we’ve got a few you might like!

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs
Instant Pot Chili Mac
Creamy Feta Chicken Sausage Pasta
Mexican Pasta Bake
Mexican Pasta Bake

What You Need to Make Instant Pot Pasta

If you’re getting ready to dive into the Instant Pot world with this Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe and you don’t have a pressure cooker yet, here are a few of our favorites. (Yes, just like the amazing Crockpot, there is more than one style Instant Pot!)

I use a 6-Quart for our family of 5 (3 adults and 2 kids) and if you have a larger family you might like a larger Instant Pot!

Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and WarmerInstant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and WarmerInstant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and WarmerInstant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

My best advice for buying your Instant Pot is to watch for deals! They pop up and when you see one, that’s the time to snag yours!

Then get ready to enjoy some delicious pressure cooker meals with your family!

Instant Pot Taco Pasta - Make this pressure cooker pasta recipe with ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork to mimic your favorite kind of tacos! It's an recipe that's perfect for Taco Tuesday or just a great family dinner!

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Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

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My name is Mariah & I'm the mom of two. I'm a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. I'm also a baseball mom & dance mom. We're a multi-generational family living under one roof (with two dogs!) With our busy lives, I aim to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives!

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