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    Home » Instant Pot » Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta

    Published: Jul 2, 2019 · Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Steph · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · About 4 minutes to read this article.

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta
    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta

    Easy Instant Pot taco pasta turns taco Tuesday into a one pot wonder! Jam packed with lean protein, corn, black beans, this is a weeknight meal that is your next family favorite.

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta with gold fork in bowl

    One pot dinners are life. Actual life saving recipes. 

    Getting home from work and dumping everything into an Instant Pot is literally what my dreams are made of. 

    Easy Instant Pot taco pasta has all of your food groups covered, too. 

    Tender shells, corn, black beans, peppers, tomatoes, cheese and lean ground turkey make this a hearty one pot meal. 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta close up on a spoon

    Instant Pot pastas are my ultimate favorite go to meal when I just don't know what to put on my meal plan. 

    Instant Pot lazy lasagna, Instant Pot Chicken Parm Pasta, and Instant Pot bruschetta pasta have been the biggest contenders for one pot pasta favorites at my house. 

    But, when Easy Instant Pot taco pasta combines pasta and tacos, I think I have a new favorite. 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta two bowls and golden forks

    Here is the step by step run down on Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta! 

    First things first, use the saute function and saute the turkey and onion. 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta browned meat

    Expert Tip - make sure the bottom of the pot has nothing stuck to it after the meat has cooked. If there are bits stuck on, you are at high risk to get the burn signal. 

    Next, load up the remaining ingredients into your Instant Pot, except the pasta shells and water! 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta ingredients in the pot

    Time to mix all these ingredients up. 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta ingredients pre pressure

    Next, put the pasta shells on top of your mixture. 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta shells

    Next. The water. You want your pasta just covered with water. Then press the dry shells down under the water. 

    DO NOT MIX - I repeat. DO NOT MIX

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta with water

    Lid goes on, and pressure time is set to THREE MINUTES. 

    Now, Instant Pot cook times can be a bit deceiving.

    Yes, 3 minutes. BUT, there is the time to come to pressure, and the time to release pressure, so you are really looking at about a 20 minute round trip here. 

    But, once it is done, you have taco pasta bliss.

    You now mix in the cheese, and ta da, dinner is ready and a new kid friendly, family favorite dinner is created! 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta after pressure cycle

    Are you ready for a new one pot family favorite? 

    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta two bowls and golden forks
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    Easy Instant Pot Taco Pasta

    Easy Instant Pot taco pasta takes taco Tuesday into a one pot wonder! Jam packed with lean protein, corn, black beans, this is a weeknight meal that is your next family favorite. 

    Course Instant Pot
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Instant Pot Pasta, one pot pasta, taco pasta
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 431kcal

    Equipment

    • 6 Quart Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 small onion, diced approx 1 cup
    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • 28 fl.oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • 12 oz can corn, drained.
    • 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed.
    • 1 cup red pepper, diced
    • 2 tbsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 cups pasta shells
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • Press saute on your instant pot and add the oil to the instant pot.
    • When the oil is hot, add the ground turkey.
    • When the turkey is about half done, add the onion.
    • Continue to saute until the turkey is cooked and no longer pink.
    • Press cancel and make sure there are no brown bits left on the pot. If there are bits left, you could get the burn signal.
    • Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, red pepper, and spices to the pot.
    • Stir to combine.
    • Add the pasta shells on top.
    • Add the water and lightly press the pasta down below the surface. Do not stir.
    • Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and set to sealed.
    • Set the Instant Pot to 3 minutes on high pressure.
    • When the time is up, quick release the pressure.
    • Stir in the cheese.
    • As the pasta cools it will tighten up so don't worry!
    • Add your toppings of choice to your dish! Cilantro, and sour cream are great options!

    Notes

    This recipe has not been tested in an 8 quart Instant Pot. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g
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    1. Kaitlin says

      July 11, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to put together! Delicious one pot meal that even the fussy 3 yr old will eat. I’ll definitely be adding this recipe to our regular meal rotation.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        July 12, 2019 at 9:21 am

        Thanks Kaitlin!

        Reply
      • Vida says

        July 13, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        Great flavours! Used rice pasta shells and it was perfect. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Steph says

          July 14, 2019 at 8:35 am

          Rice pasta shells?! awesome. Did you adjust the cook time for those?

          Reply
    2. Susan Stevens says

      January 03, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Could you substitute crushed tomatoes for the diced ones? My husband will NOT each chunks of tomatoes.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 04, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        I would worry about the burn signal. IF you do try it, please let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    3. Katie says

      January 26, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Used macaroni pasta because I had it on hand and it was great. Also replaced corn with cut up carrots and it was very tasty. First time cooking pasta in the instant pot and it went so well!

      Reply

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