Creamy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Creamy Instant Pot Taco Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal that brings comfort and flavor to your table in under 30 minutes. This one-pot dish features tender rotini pasta enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce combined with savory taco spices and hearty ground beef. It’s quick, customizable, and sure to impress families or guests alike! Serve it hot, topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning until the beef is well coated.
- Add rotini pasta, diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, and cream cheese. Mix until combined.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then serve hot with toppings like sour cream and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg