Instant Pot Taco Pasta

  Dinner

This Instant Pot taco pasta is a welcome change from boring meals. I've taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and Mom loves how quick and easy it comes together. To lighten things up, use ground turkey.

Instant Pot Taco Pasta

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Sour cream, cilantro, chopped tomatoes, black olives; optional

Instructions

  • 1. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for high heat; cook beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Add taco seasoning; stir to combine. Add beef broth, tomato sauce and pasta.
  • 2. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust pressure to high and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure. Stir; top with cheese. Stand until cheese melts, about 1 minute. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 598 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1845mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.

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