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Instant Pot Taco Pasta Recipe
Angela Milnes
A quick and delicious dinner that combines all the flavors of a taco with the comfort of pasta. This cheesy, flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Course
Dinners
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Servings
Calories
1037
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
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1
Pound
Ground Beef
▢
1
Onion
Diced
▢
2
Teaspoon
Minced Garlic
▢
16
oz
Pasta Shells
▢
16
oz
Jar Of Mild Salsa
▢
4
Cups
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
▢
2
Cups
Cheddar Cheese
Shredded
▢
Pinch
Salt & Pepper
▢
1
Tablespoon
Chili Powder
▢
½
Teaspoon
Garlic Powder
▢
½
Teaspoon
Onion Powder
▢
¼
Teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
▢
½
Teaspoon
Oregano
▢
½
Teaspoon
Paprika
▢
1 ½
Teaspoon
Cumin
▢
1
Teaspoon
Salt
▢
1
Teaspoon
Pepper
Instructions
Add the ground beef, diced onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot insert.
Press saute and brown the meat. Drain the grease if needed.
Once the ground beef is browned, add the homemade taco seasoning.
Add in the chicken broth, salsa and pasta and stir to combine the ingredients.
Close the Instant Pot lid and seal it shut. Set the manual button to pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle has completed carefully vent the Instant Pot by performing a quick release.
Stir in the 2 cups of shredded cheese until melted into the shell pasta.
Garnish with salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese and other taco garnishes.
Nutrition
Calories:
1037
kcal
Carbohydrates:
102
g
Protein:
55
g
Fat:
46
g
Saturated Fat:
20
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
15
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
137
mg
Sodium:
2468
mg
Potassium:
1219
mg
Fiber:
7
g
Sugar:
9
g
Vitamin A:
1878
IU
Vitamin C:
5
mg
Calcium:
516
mg
Iron:
6
mg
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