Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Creamy Instant Pot Taco Pasta, a delightful blend of zesty taco flavors and creamy pasta. This one-pot wonder comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With tender pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce and seasoned ground beef, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning to coat the meat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and add uncooked pasta, ensuring all pasta is submerged.
- Seal the lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes; switch the valve to sealing.
- After cooking, perform a quick release by turning the valve to venting; carefully open the lid.
- Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and combined. Serve garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils. Enhance flavor by adding diced bell peppers or corn. For extra creaminess, mix in sour cream before serving.